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Wildlife Photographer of the Year

20 Jan - 6 May 2024

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for nearly 60 years.

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A man from Oceania dramatically poses on a beach covered in a shallow layer of water and seaweed. Throwing his head back and striking a 'warrior pose', his long braided hair, traditional dyed cloth wrapping below his waist, and the boat paddle he holds make him seem powerful and heroic.

Exhibition National Museum of Scotland

Rising Tide

12 Aug 2023 - 14 Apr 2024

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland showcasing artworks created in response to the climate crisis in Australia and the Pacific Islands.

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National Museum of Scotland

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

Admission

Free entry

E-gift vouchers: Purchase an e-gift voucher, which can be used for tickets to paid exhibitions and events at the National Museum of Scotland, in addition to the National Museum of Flight and the National Museum of Rural Life. Our e-gift vouchers can also be used to buy National Museums Scotland Membership to allow free, unlimited entry to all of our museums and exhibitions.

Opening times

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

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Highlighted Events

Colourful repetititive illustration of trees, animals, mushrooms and wind turbines and sedimentary layers of archaeology.

Event National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh Science Festival 2024

30 Mar - 14 Apr 2024

A two-coloured mason bee in mid flight, carrying a piece of straw to add to its a growing pile.

Event National Museum of Scotland

Audio-Described Access Evening: Wildlife Photographer of the Year

16 Apr 2024

Event National Museum of Scotland

Find Out Fridays

29 Mar - 28 Jun 2024

An adult and a child sit on stools sketching infront of a case of taxidermy.

Event National Museum of Scotland

Wellbeing Week: Mindful Art at the Museum

19 May 2024

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Coming soon: Game On

29 Jun - 3 Nov 2024

Get set for Game On - the largest interactive exhibition of the history and the culture of video games. Tickets on sale spring 2024.

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Coming Soon: Cold War Scotland

13 Jul 2024 - 26 Jan 2025

Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.

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Just launched: South Asian Stories trail

A collaborative trail at the National Museum of Scotland on stories of South Asian cultural and religious life.

South Asian Stories 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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