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12 Aug 2023 - 14 Apr 2024
A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland showcasing artworks created in response to the climate crisis in Australia and the Pacific Islands.
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Chambers Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1JF
Tel: 0300 123 6789
Free entry
E-gift vouchers: Purchase an e-gift voucher, which can be used for tickets to paid exhibitions and events at the National Museum of Scotland, in addition to the National Museum of Flight and the National Museum of Rural Life. Our e-gift vouchers can also be used to buy National Museums Scotland Membership to allow free, unlimited entry to all of our museums and exhibitions.
Museum open
Open daily, 10:00 - 17:00
Festive open
Open daily: 10:00 - 17:00
Christmas Day, 25 Dec closed
Boxing Day, 26 Dec: 12:00 -17:00
New Year's Day, 1 Jan: 12:00 - 17:00
20 Jan - 6 May 2024
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for nearly 60 years.
29 Jun - 3 Nov 2024
Get set for Game On - the largest interactive exhibition of the history and the culture of video games. Tickets on sale spring 2024.
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