Looking for a challenge? Join our expedition to explore an ancient Egyptian tomb.
ViewSee the full list of the 100+ playable video games on offer at the Game Masters exhibition from 5 December 2014 - 20 April 2015.
ViewIn 2014 Scotland welcomed the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. Objects from our collection give an insight into the history of the games.
ViewCan you build a grand pyramid for the king's tomb? Where will you put it? What size will it be? What will you use to build it? And how will you look after your workforce? See if you can succeed in building a pyramid that lasts for thousands of years.
ViewCan you prepare the high priest for the Afterlife? Be quick - you only have until sunrise to collect everything you need!
ViewThe Wester Kittochside Farm at National Museum of Rural Life was owned and run by the Reid family for more than 400 years. Find out how the tenth laird and his family celebrated Christmas and New Year on the farm.
ViewAncient Egypt was one of the earliest and longest-lived civilisations, spanning almost 4000 years of history. Explore the world of Ancient Egypt by playing our games.
ViewDiscover more about the Romans by playing our games. Build a Roman fort, dress a Roman soldier, translate a Roman message and explore the Empire.
ViewExcavated in 1908, the complete burial of the ‘Qurna Queen’ expands our understanding of a tumultuous time in Egypt’s history.
ViewWelcome to the world of the Lewis chess pieces! Discover all there is to know about these mysterious figures in this interactive resource.
ViewFeaturing over 100 playable games, Game Masters showcased the work of more than 30 leading videogame designers.
ViewWho were the Picts? Where did they live and what did they wear? What do Pictish symbols mean? Explore their world with our interactive games.
ViewJourney through a brief history of the early bicycle and discover some of our modern cycling treasures.
ViewDo you prefer stadium anthems or low-fi acoustic sessions? Snakebite or champagne? Find out what kind of Scottish popster you are in our ultimate pop test!
ViewExplore stories, films, games and resources from the museums’ collections.
ViewDress like an Egyptian queen or a craftsman and learn about Egyptian clothing.
ViewHow quickly can you help the craftsmen find their basic supplies in the temple stores?
ViewWhat did the Picts wear? Help choose their clothes - don't forget their brooch!
ViewIron Age Scots lived in roundhouses made from wood, turf and animal hide. Can you choose the right materials to build your own roundhouse?
ViewThe Lewis chess pieces live in the National Museum of Scotland. Colour them in or cut out and make your own chess piece here.
ViewWhat kind of armour did Romans wear? Dress your very own Roman soldier in this fun game!
ViewBuild a virtual Roman fort and learn about the everyday objects Roman soldiers used.
ViewCommunications, transport, industry, engineering, energy and medicine: how have scientific and technological inventions changed our lives?
ViewLearn vital Viking skills by playing our game - will you graduate with flying colours?
ViewExplore a range of activities suitable for pupils working at Third and Fourth Levels and Senior Phase including the First World War, Parasites and Fashion.
ViewExplore the Egyptian landscape with our interactive map and learn about life and death along the Nile.
ViewHow can you travel around the world without leaving Scotland? By visiting our World Cultures galleries.
ViewWherever you are, there are lots of ways to explore and learn about our amazing collections online.
ViewWe are at war with the malaria parasite! Can you fight this as it transforms into different deadly strains of malaria?
ViewInvestigate the 'fifth element' through the wonders of digital technology, from early computers to the development of mobile telephones and robot repairs.
ViewWhat did visitors say about Game Masters? Here’s a selection of comments from the visitors' book, press and Twitter.
ViewFly across Scotland with Dolly the sheep, hitch a ride to space on a rocket and collect museum objects along the way.
ViewAs the first cloned mammal ever to be created from an adult cell, her birth was of huge excitement both to the scientific world and to the public.
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