Schools
Ignite curiosity, foster critical thinking, and enrich learning and teaching with the help of our incredible collections.
Science and technology, the natural world, sustainability, art and design, world cultures and Scottish history – we cover it all at our four national museums across Scotland, and online. All sessions align with the Curriculum for Excellence, Sustainable Development Goals and the Meta-skills framework.
Visit with your school group
National Museum of Scotland
Discover the history of Scotland, wonders of nature, diverse cultures, scientific breakthroughs and exquisite art, design and fashion.
National Museum of Flight
Explore the history and science of aviation from the First World War to the present day at this former airfield.
Download our Schools programmes
Booking requests will open online from Monday 19 August.
Browse our new schools programme
Our 2025/26 programmes for Nursery/Primary and Secondary schools are now available. Booking requests will open online from Monday 11 August.
Exhibition visits
- Schools session
Cold War Scotland exhibition visit
National Museum of ScotlandExplore Scotland’s critical position on the front line of the Cold War and hear the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.Free - Schools session
Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine exhibition visit
National Museum of ScotlandInjecting Hope is a new, free exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland that presents the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine.Injecting Hope runs from Saturday 25 January to Sunday 27 April 2025.What will my pupils do?Pupils will get…Free
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Schools visits at National Museum of Scotland
Schools visits at National Museum of Flight
Schools visits at National Museums of Rural Life
Schools visits at National War Museum