Collections
Departments
Our collections represent astonishing diversity, from fossils showing evidence of the earliest forms of life, to internationally important material from across the world.
Our staff hold a wealth of knowledge and expertise. They can provide advice on collections, their identification, care and management to representatives from organisations holding a public collection in Scotland.
Collections Services
Collections Services provides conservation, collections care, collections management, digitisation, analytical science, and library services expertise.
Global Arts, Cultures & Design
Our Global Arts, Cultures and Design collections include internationally important material from across the world.
Scottish History & Archaeology
Our collections represent Scottish material culture from the earliest times to the present day.
Science & Technology
Our collections cover a broad range of scientific and technological material, and are amongst the most important in Europe.
Natural Sciences
Our Natural Sciences collections cover both life sciences and earth sciences.
Library Services
Supporting the research and learning needs of Museum staff, visitors, and the wider external research community.
Downloads List
Requests can be made by email to the relevant member of staff in our collections directorate. 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.