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Exhibition National Museum of Scotland

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder

9 Dec 2022 - 1 May 2023

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder will explore the science behind the global hit television series Doctor Who and give fans a chance to experience the Doctor’s adventures from a scientific perspective.

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National Museum of Scotland

Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Tel: 0300 123 6789

Admission

Free entry

Opening times

Museum open
Open daily, 10:00 - 17:00

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Bernat Klein 🧶

Explore the life and career of Bernat Klein, one of the 20th century’s leading forces in modernist design, in this free exhibition marking the centenary of his birth.

Find out more about Bernat Klein: Design in Colour

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Family hub

All you need to know for a great family visit at the museum.

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Happy LGBT+ History Month! 🌈

Explore fascinating stories across our collections in our LGBTQIA+ Hidden Histories Trail trail at the National Museum of Scotland.

View the LGBTQIA+ Trail

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Plan a schools visit

The natural world, world cultures, science, technology, design, art and fashion, archaeology and Scottish history – whatever your topic, bring your class on a visit to find out more.

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