
Discovering the National Collections: Jewellery from Antiquity to Present Day
Thu 19 Feb - 19 Mar 2026, 14:00 - 15:30
National Museum of Scotland
£80 for five sessions
About Discovering the National Collections: Jewellery from Antiquity to Present Day
The University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Open Learning invites you to take your learning beyond the classroom.
Discover the diverse world of jewellery through the collections at the National Museum of Scotland.
Explore how trade pushed the boundaries of jewellery-making around the world and learn about the cultural values and symbols of the ancient and the modern worlds.
This course is led by Karen A Clulow BA MA FSA Scot.
Good to know
- This is a five-week course.
- Sessions take place every Thursday.
- No prior knowledge is required.
Get in touch
The University of Edinburgh Short Courses are presented by the Centre for Open Learning.
Full information is available on the booking link above, or you can contact the Centre for Open Learning on:
- Phone: 0131 650 4400
- Email: COL@ed.ac.uk
Accessibility and facilities
We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.
Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.
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