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Exhibition National Museum of Scotland

Bernat Klein: Design in Colour

5 Nov 2022 - 23 Apr 2023

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National Museum of Scotland

Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Tel: 0300 123 6789

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Free entry

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Open daily, 10:00 - 17:00

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Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder 🌌

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder is coming to the National Museum of Scotland! Explore the science behind the hit series from 9 Dec 2022 - 1 May 2023

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The natural world, world cultures, science, technology, design, art and fashion, archaeology and Scottish history – whatever your topic, bring your class on a visit to find out more.

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Exhibitions & events

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Tour National Museum of Scotland

Scotland Galleries highlights tour

26 Sep 2022 - 8 Jan 2023

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Event National Museum of Scotland

Friday Friends

2 Dec - 31 Dec 2022

Earth In Space gallery
Member event National Museum of Scotland

In Conversation with the Director: Earth in Space

1 Dec 2022

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Tulip Painting
Event National Museum of Scotland

Spotlight On: Bernat Klein

8 Dec 2022

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