Member Preview Day: The Art of Commemoration

Enjoy an exclusive Member Preview of 'The Art of Commemoration'. See our newest exhibition before it opens to the public at the National War Museum.

Explore the story behind the Scottish National War Memorial, one of the most important 20th century buildings in Scotland. The exhibition brings together original architectural drawings, artworks, objects, and archival material.

Located in Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish National War Memorial was opened by Edward, Prince of Wales on 14 July 1927. It embodied the country's grief and gratitude for the sacrifices of those who served during the First World War. The opening ceremony was the final act in a project that had taken 10 years to plan, fundraise, and build.

After visiting the exhibition, Members will also have the chance to explore Edinburgh Castle at their leisure.

Check in

When: At least five minutes before the selected timeslot

Where: Edinburgh Castle draw bridge

To allow enough time to be checked in for this event, please ensure you meet one of our National Museums Scotland colleagues at the draw bridge in front of the entrance to Edinburgh Castle.

Once checked in, groups will be escorted to the National War Museum to start their visit of The Art of Commemoration exhibition. 

Please note we won’t be able to accommodate any latecomers.

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 War Museum.

For further information on Edinburgh Castle accessibility, please check the the Edinburgh Castle Access Guide.