A group of visitors on a BSL tour of an exhibition space
Our impact

Community and access

Our community engagement and outreach work encourages greater access to our museums and engages communities across Scotland with the National Collection.

On now and coming soon

  1. A bronze fitting with some soil still visible on its surface. It's rounded, with a concentric circle design.
    Event

    Member Event: Annual Director Lecture - Unearthing the Peebles Hoard

    Thurs 5 Dec, 18:15 - 19:15
    Hear about an exciting new acquisition, as well as our ongoing work to preserve it and the stories it holds.
    Sold out
    Find out more
  2. Three bronze rings linked together in a row. Five bronze disks are hanging from these rings, creating a rattle.
    Event

    Online Member Event: Unearthing the Peebles Hoard

    Weds 11 Dec, 19:00 - 20:00
    Hear about an exciting new acquisition, as well as our ongoing work to preserve it and the stories it holds.
    Just announced
    Find out more
  3. Two people sitting at a table listening to a member of museum staff talk about a sword from the collections.
    Event

    Museum Socials

    Fri 16 Aug – Fri 17 Jan, third Friday of the month, 10:30 – 12:00
    Our Museum Socials are designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends, carers, and supporters.
    Free

    National Museum of Scotland

    Find out more

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