National Museum of Scotland

What's on

Exhibitions

  1. An array of bronze age weapons including a brown shield with a hole in the centre, a dark grey spearhead and a stack of green and grey short swords against a black background.
    Exhibitions

    Scotland's First Warriors

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    'Scotland's First Warriors' reveals the origins and impact of conflict in prehistoric Scotland.
    Free

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  2. A roman mask
    Exhibitions

    Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire

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    'Roman Scotland' will tell new stories of Roman occupation and reshape our understanding of Scotland’s relationship with the Roman world. 

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  3. Yellow patterned jacket, with black and white accents, on a manequin.
    Exhibitions

    A Fashion Odyssey: Jean Muir, Bill Gibb, Zandra Rhodes

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    A Fashion Odyssey explores the work of three trailblazing British fashion designers - Jean Muir, Bill Gibb, and Zandra Rhodes.
    Just announced

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  4. Two women looking at geological samples in a museum display case.
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Events

  1. A hand holding a needle that has been threaded through brown wool fabric
    Events

    Creative Workshop: Drop Spinning

    Sat 26 Sep, 10:30 - 12:30
    Join us for this workshop on traditional spinning techniques, inspired by our 'Scotland's First Warriors' exhibition.

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  2. An expressive painting of a large figure with two smaller figures
    Events

    In Conversation: Understanding Prehistoric Lives Beyond Conflict

    Sat 26 Sep, 14:30-16:00
    Tristan Hughes and Nicole DeRushie join exhibition curator Dr Matthew Knight to discuss the evidence of life beyond conflict in prehistoric Scotland.
    Just announced

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  3. Black and white image of a cobblestone Victorian high street. There are various shop fronts, a horse and cart, and people walking around.
    Events

    Short Courses with the University of Edinburgh

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    Explore our collections with expert tutors on a University of Edinburgh Short Course hosted at the National Museum of Scotland. 
    Tickets available

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  4. 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.
    Events

    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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  5. A child paints at a table
    Events

    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.
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  6. Focus on a section of the Declaration of Arbroath
    Events

    October Half Term: The Stories We Tell

    Mon 12 - Fri 16 Oct, 10:00 - 16:00
    Free, family activities exploring stories and storytelling from Scotland and around the world.
    Free

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  7. A child drawing at a table with other children doing crafts.
    Events

    Creative Workshops for Kids: Imagine That!

    Wed 14 Oct, 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 16:30
    Exciting, hands-on Creative Workshops for Kids ages 7-11. 

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  8. A child sits at a table doing a craft activity
    Events

    Shadows on the Wall: Storytelling through Shadow Puppetry

    Wed 14 Oct, 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 16:30
    Get hands-on in a creative workshop exploring storytelling, Scotland, and shadow puppetry for kids ages 7-11.

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  9. Two people sitting at a table listening to a member of museum staff talk about a sword from the collections.
    Events

    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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