National Museum of Scotland

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Events

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Dr Fraser Hunter looks at a reconstructed Roman arm guard. The brass arm guard now has a greeny patina.
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    Member Preview Day: Roman Scotland

    Fri 13 Nov, 8:30 – 17:00
    Enjoy an exclusive Member Preview of 'Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire' and see our newest exhibition before it opens to the public.

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    Member Preview Day: Curator Talks

    Fri 13 Nov, 11:00 - 11:45
    Join our exhibition curator for a Member exclusive talk on the highlight objects in 'Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire.'

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  5. A blue, white and turquoise decorated wall tile showing a figure on a white horse with a bird of prey resting on his hand.
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    Perspectives: A guided LGBTQ+ tour of the National Museum of Scotland

    Fri 13 Nov 2026 and Sun 21 Feb 2027, 14:00 - 15:30
    Join this tour to learn about LGBTQ+ stories of love, longing, being, and belonging in our museum’s collections.

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    Annual Open Evening

    Thu 19 Nov, 18:15 - 19:15
    Join us for the Annual Open Evening to find out more about our collections and the work that we do across all our museums.

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  7. Two people sitting at a table listening to a member of museum staff talk about a sword from the collections.
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    Museum Socials

    Fri 17 Jul - Fri 19 Mar 2027, 10:30 – 12:00
    Our Museum Socials are designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends, carers, and supporters.
    Free

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  8. 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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  9. 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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