Collections departments at National Museums Scotland

Our collections represent astonishing diversity, from fossils showing evidence of the earliest forms of life, to the rich artefact collections representing other world cultures. Within our collections departments, our staff hold a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

Our collections departments can provide expert advice on collections, their identification, care and management. Our directory is organised to help you find the support and advice you are looking for. Our Guide to Collections Advice tells you what advice we can offer you and how.

For more information on getting advice from our collections departments, please contact partnerships@nms.ac.uk.

Collections departments

Art and Design department

Natural Sciences department

Science and Technology department

Scottish History and Archaeology department

World Cultures department

Collections Services department

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