National Museum of Scotland

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Events

  1. Film still of a 16th century Black African diplomat dressed in elaborate European-style clothing with a thick, white fur trimmed collar and hat. He is holding a scroll.

    We Were Here: Film screening and in conversation

    Fri 16 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
    To celebrate Black History Month, join us for a special screening of 'We Were Here - The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe'.
    Free

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  2. A child sits looking at a picture book.
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    Family Storytelling Day

    Sat 24 Oct, 10:30 - 16:30
    Join us for a full day of free fun for families, including storytelling, crafts and object encounters.
    Free

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  3. A model of a European Beaver underwater in a wildlife diorama.
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    Words of the Wild: Changing Seasons

    Sat 24 Oct, 15:00 - 16:00
    Discover the interconnectedness of ecology and storytelling with the Scottish Wildlife Trust and storyteller David Hughes.
    Free

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  4. Young woman sketching on clipboard in front of wildlife exhibition
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    The Sunday Sketch

    Sun 20 Sep 2026 – Sun 21 Mar 2027, 14:00 - 16:00.
    Join us to learn how to sketch, taking inspiration from the incredible collections on display in our museum galleries.

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  5. A close up image of a person in dark clothes against a grey background playing a set of wooden small pipes
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    Music at the Museum

    Tues 27 Oct – Tues 2 Mar, 11:30 – 12:15 and 13:30 – 14:15.
    Join us for free live music performances, featuring folk, classical, traditional Scottish, and modern fusion styles.
    Free

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  6. Child looks towards the right through a brass telescope.
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    Curiosity Club

    Sat 23 May 2026 – Sat 27 Mar 2027, 10:30 - 12:00
    Our popular Curiosity Club sessions are back for the new year, for inquisitive kids ages 7–11.

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  7. A child and adult looking at a geological specimen.
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    Relaxed Curiosity Club

    Sat 23 May 2026 - Sat 27 Mar 2027, 14:30 - 15:30
    Join us for our exciting series of hands-on sessions for curious ASN families. 

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  8. Woman and baby in arms sitting on the floor on a checked carpet.
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    Magic Carpet

    Mon Sep 7 2026 - Mon 15 Mar 2027
    Explore the collection with our Magic Carpet sessions for under 5s. Inspire curious little minds through song, rhymes, movement and sensory play.

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  9. A view of the Fashion and Style gallery in the National Museum of Scotland featuring four mannequins in different poses
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    Members After Hours: Fashion and Style Gallery

    Tue 10 Nov, 18:00-19:00
    Join us for an exclusive Member opportunity to enjoy a private, curator-led tour of our Fashion and Style gallery after the museum closes to the public.
    Limited spaces

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