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9 Dec 2022 - 1 May 2023
Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder will explore the science behind the global hit television series Doctor Who and give fans a chance to experience the Doctor’s adventures from a scientific perspective.
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Happy LGBT+ History Month! Explore stories about LGBTQIA+ history and culture, with reflections from members of the community.
Explore LGBTQIA+ storiesDiscover over 776,000 remarkable objects in the National collections.
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Take a closer look at featured objects from our collection, what we did with them, and the stories that they tell.
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The global environmental emergency is the biggest challenge facing the world.
Find out more about the work we're doing, discover exhibitions and events, and explore stories about these global issues.
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Our stories live on in the objects we leave behind, objects that have the power to inspire people now and in the future. But without protection these objects and their stories can be lost forever.
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Do you share our passion for cultural heritage and have the skills to help us realise our ambitions? We are seeking two Trustees to join the Board of National Museums Scotland as it leads the organisation into a new phase of development.
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Our online database contains a selection of the 12 million objects and specimens in our collections. New records are added regularly.
Search our collectionsOur Collections Centre in Granton, Edinburgh provides state-of-the-art conservation laboratories and enhanced storage for the national collections.
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