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The catwalk by Shashwat Harish, Kenya, Highly commended, 11-14 Years, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
© Shashwat Harish, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
20 Jan - 6 May 2024
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for nearly 60 years.
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12 Aug 2023 - 14 Apr 2024
A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland showcasing artworks created in response to the climate crisis in Australia and the Pacific Islands.
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A collaborative trail at the National Museum of Scotland on stories of South Asian cultural and religious life.
South Asian Stories trail
25 May 2024
Join us as we kick off the 2024 Edinburgh International Children’s Festival with a day of free pop-up performances and activities for the whole family.
Find out moreDiscover over 816,000 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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