National work
Training and guidance for museums
We provide expert advice on collections, their identification, care and management. We also offer wider skills training to museums in Scotland.
Training
Working with collections
Caring for entomology collections
Learn the essentials of caring for entomology (insect) collections.
Photographing collections
A resource that shares National Museums Scotland’s approach to digital photography.
Archaeological Human Remains Collections
This resource focuses on Scottish archaeological collections of human remains resulting from recent and historic excavations.
Ancient Egypt and East Asia resources
We worked with partners across Scotland to create learning and engagement resources for use with ancient Egyptian and East Asian collections.
Introduction to Pacific Collections resource
The Introduction to Pacific Collections is a resource for anyone interested in working with material culture from the Pacific.
Documentation of fossils and natural science collections
Learn the basics of documenting fossils and other natural science collections.
Guidance
Audience engagement
Maths in museums
Maths Week Scotland is a focal week of activity taking place annually in autumn, aimed at a wide range of audiences.
Social Impact Toolkit
Find out how to evaluate the impact of your projects using our Social Impact Toolkit resource pack.
Museums and sustainability
Tips for sustainable collections care
Find out how National Museums Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland are reducing waste and carbon emissions in the care and conservation of their collections.
Carbon management planning
Learn from National Museums Scotland’s experiences working towards net zero with carbon management planning.
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Loans
National Museums Scotland welcomes loan requests, and is committed to providing the best possible physical and intellectual access to all our collections and expertise throughout Scotland and the UK, and around the world.
Community programmes
We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.
National Fund for Acquisitions
The National Fund for Acquisitions (NFA) helps museums, galleries, libraries and archives throughout Scotland to make acquisitions for their collections. National Museums Scotland manages the Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government.