National Museum of Scotland
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Theravāda Buddhism
–This thought-provoking display charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.The Theravāda tradition is one of the oldest forms of Buddhism. As one of the two…FreeNational Museum of Scotland
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Cold War Scotland
–Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, this exhibition tells the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.FreeNational Museum of Scotland
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Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
–Injecting Hope is a free exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland, that presents the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine.FreeNational Museum of Scotland
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Monkeys: Our Primate Family
–Monkeys: Our Primate Family is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions on primates ever staged, featuring over 50 rare primate specimens.Coming soonNational Museum of Scotland
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List of Events
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Find Out Fridays
10 Jan – 27 Jun 2025, every Friday afternoon during term time 13:30 – 16:00Taking a different theme and activity each week, our Engagement team will share some of the fascinating facts and surprising stories behind our collections.FreeNational Museum of Scotland
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Half Term: Collective Climate Action
Sat 8 Feb - Sat 15 Feb, 10:30 - 15:30Join us at half-term to take part in our pop up Planetopia with activities to inspire your own climate action.FreeNational Museum of Scotland
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Museum Socials
Fri 17 Jan - Fri 18 April, third Friday of the month, 10:30 – 12:00Our Museum Socials are designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends, carers, and supporters.FreeNational Museum of Scotland
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Friday Friends
Various dates, 14:00 - 16:00Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.FreeNational Museum of Scotland
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Curiosity Club
Sat 14 Sep – Sat 29 Mar 2025, 10:30 - 12:00Our popular Curiosity Club sessions return this season, for inquisitive kids aged 7–11.UpdatedNational Museum of Scotland
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Relaxed Curiosity Club
Sat 14 Sep – Sat 29 Mar, 14:30 - 15:30Unleash your inner museum detective and explore our collections through games, activities and an optional gallery visit.UpdatedNational Museum of Scotland
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Relaxed Magic Carpet
24 Feb - 24 Mar 2025, two time slots: 10:30 - 11:15, 14:00 - 14:45Join us for a relaxed Magic Carpet session as we explore the museum through interactive songs, rhymes, and sensory play.Tickets availableNational Museum of Scotland
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Morning Curator Tour: Injecting Hope
Various dates, 9:15 - 10:00Join our exhibition curator for an exclusive early morning tour of our Injecting Hope exhibition.National Museum of Scotland
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Magic Carpet Gaelic Week Special
Wed 26 FebJoin us at the National Museum of Scotland for a special Gaelic Magic Carpet.FreeNational Museum of Scotland
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