Member Preview Day: Roman Scotland

Enjoy an exclusive Member Preview of Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire and see our newest exhibition before it opens to the public.

The exhibition brings the military communities of Rome’s most northern frontier to life through new research, significant loans from across Europe, and previously unseen archaeological discoveries. 

Visitors will encounter objects and stories that evoke the vibrant and diverse frontier community, including finds from a 2nd century AD Roman fort at Inveresk in East Lothian. Central to the exhibition are two spectacular altars from the fort's Mithraeum (a temple to the god Mithras).  

Too often, views of Roman Britain stop at Hadrian's Wall. As the exhibition explores, the Empire extended much further north, up to Scotland's central belt and deep into the north-east. This had lasting effects on Scotland’s people and history. 

This exhibition is made possible with the support of the Roman Scotland Exhibition Supporters Circle.

Good to know

• To give Members more time to enjoy this exhibition preview, we have extended our exhibition opening hours until 20:00.
• Last entry is at 19:00.
• If you would like to visit the exhibition after 16:45, you will need to enter via the Lothian Street entrance.  

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.