National Museums Scotland

Save the Galloway Hoard

16 Jun - 29 Oct 2017

23 Jun - 12 Nov 2017

Discover a compelling story of loyalty, loss, rebellion and retribution in this major exhibition.

24 Sep 2017
10:00-17:00

Join us for this ever-popular event at the National Museum of Flight featuring cars, vintage vehicles and birds of prey.

14 Oct - 22 Oct 2017

Holiday fun for active adventurers at the National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride.

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Age of Oil

Exploring the people and places of Scotland’s offshore energy industry, this contemporary art exhibition showcases the work of visual artist Sue Jane Taylor who has worked in some of the most remote and challenging environments in Scotland.
Donate now - save the Galloway Hoard

Time is running out – please donate now to save the Hoard for the nation.
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Scotland's Early Silver

This stunning exhibition explores the impact of silver during the first millennium AD.
New Ancient Egypt and East Asia galleries

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