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Looking for a challenge? Join our expedition to explore an ancient Egyptian tomb.
ViewIn 2014 Scotland welcomed the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. Objects from our collection give an insight into the history of the games.
ViewCan you prepare the high priest for the Afterlife? Be quick - you only have until sunrise to collect everything you need!
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.
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.
ViewExcavated in 1908, the complete burial of the ‘Qurna Queen’ expands our understanding of a tumultuous time in Egypt’s history.
ViewJoin Galloway Hoard researcher Dr Adrián Maldonado as he reacts to depictions of the Viking Age in movies, TV and video games.
ViewWelcome to the world of the Lewis chess pieces! Discover all there is to know about these mysterious figures in this interactive resource.
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!
ViewFeaturing over 100 playable games, Game Masters showcased the work of more than 30 leading videogame designers.
ViewDiscover more about our amazing objects through stories, films, games and resources.
ViewExplore stories, films, games and resources from the museums’ collections.
ViewExplore a range of resources and offers for home education groups and individuals.
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.
ViewLearn about four different ecosystems in Scotland through objects, games and microscopic imagery. Our accompanying resources will allow your class to study biodiversity across Scotland. Bookings now open.
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.
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.
ViewHow can you travel around the world without leaving Scotland? By visiting our World Cultures galleries.
ViewFly across Scotland with Dolly the sheep, hitch a ride to space on a rocket and collect museum objects along the way.
ViewThese medieval chess pieces from the Scottish island of Lewis are among our most popular collections. They give us fascinating insights into the international connections of western Scotland and the growing popularity of chess in medieval Europe.
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