Chambers Street, EH1 1JF
Museum openOpen daily, 10:00 - 17:00
East Fortune Airfield, EH39 5LF
Philipshill Road, G76 9HR
Edinburgh Castle, EH1 2NG
Museum openOpen daily, 09:45 - 17:45
Explore the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders.
The typewriter not only revolutionised offices, but also transformed the world of work - especially for women. Explore how these remarkable machines have helped to influence both society and technology, and why they are still popular today.
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World Cultures 20 min play
Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest and longest-lived civilisations, spanning almost 4000 years of history. Explore the world of Ancient Egypt by playing our games.
Can you build a grand pyramid for the king's tomb? Where will you put it? What size will it be? What will you use to build it? And...
Can you prepare the high priest for the Afterlife? Be quick - you only have until sunrise to collect everything you need!...
Looking for a challenge? Join our expedition to explore an ancient Egyptian tomb....
Explore the Egyptian landscape with our interactive map and learn about life and death along the Nile....
Dress like an Egyptian queen or a craftsman and learn about Egyptian clothing....
What do ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs mean? Learn to translate them here....
How quickly can you help the craftsmen find their basic supplies in the temple stores?...