National Museum of Scotland

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Events

  1. Large crowd gathered in the Grand Gallery for a previous Museum Late
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    Museum Late: When in Rome

    Fri 20 Nov, 19:30 - 22:30
    Join us for a night of Roman-inspired revelry in the spectacular setting of the National Museum of Scotland after hours.

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  2. A blacksmith wearing a beige apron hits metal with a hammer.
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    Meet the Makers: Prehistoric and Roman Scotland

    Sat 21 and Sun 22 Nov, 10:00 - 16:00
    Free, drop-in demonstrations and displays showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of people in the past, from Bronze Age to Roman Scotland.
    Free

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  3. A potter adding finishing touches to a decorated clay pot
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    Creative Workshop: Roman Pottery

    Sat 21 and Sun 22 Nov, 10:30 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:30
    Have a go at Roman pottery making, inspired by our current exhibition Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire.
    Limited spaces

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  4. Aerial landscape image at Aerial at Sligachan.
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    In Conversation: Tìr nam Beann, Scotland's Gaelic Mountain Culture

    Wed 25 Nov / Diciadain 25 Samhain, 18:30-20:00
    Join us for a free, bilingual evening panel conversation exploring the relationship between Gaelic culture and Scotland’s hills.
    Free

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. A man and a boy sit on a bench in the grand gallery looking at a large dinosaur picture book. The boy is wearing ear protectors.
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    Relaxed Morning: National Museum of Scotland

    1 Feb - 6 Dec 2026, 10:00 - 12:00 (Quiet space open until 12:30)
    Join us for our monthly Relaxed Morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.
    Free

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  8. A child paints at a table
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    Sensory Sunday

    Sun 1 Feb – Sun 6 Dec 2026, 11:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 15:00
    Exciting, hands-on sensory play sessions for children with additional support needs.
    Sold out

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    The Royal Institution – Christmas Lectures Live Screening

    Tue 8 Dec and Thu 10 Dec, 18:00 - 20:30 (doors open 17:30)
    Come and untangle the mysteries of time and join us for the livestream of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES® from the Royal Institution.
    Free

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