Acquired in 2017, this rare jewelled and enamelled locket conceals secrets which could shed new light on the Scottish Renaissance. Join us on a journey of discovery as our curators, conservators and scientists work to unravel the Fettercairn Jewel's mysteries.

Uncover the story behind this fragile Chinese artefact.

Syringes are important medical tools and have been around for thousands of years. With the ongoing vaccination effort against COVID-19, you or a loved one may well have encountered one quite recently.

Tamworth pigs are well suited to the Scottish climate and are one of the oldest surviving pig breeds.

One of Britains's most distinctive, and best-known breeds, with a long, thick, flowing coat of rich hair and majestic sweeping horns, the Highland cattle have remained largely unchanged over the centuries.

This iconic dress by Rei Kawakubo subverts traditional ideals about how women should look.

From the age of dinosaurs to the technology of the future, our galleries contain treasures from around the world.

These sumptuous galleries showcase the best of decorative art, design, fashion and style.

In a fashion career spanning more than 40 years, Jean Muir acquired a reputation for restrained, elegant design and a devoted following. Explore signature styles from the Jean Muir archive and discover what made her designs so innovative and enduring.

Our collection covers all the major groups of fossil invertebrates, vertebrates, plants and trace fossils.

The Meissen lion is part of the animal menagerie commissioned by Augustus II the Strong in the early 18th century.

Inspired by our exhibition, Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life, our expert panel discussed the modern approach to anatomical study and body donation in this online event.

Casualty of War: A Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh is by renowned British Sikh artists, The Singh Twins.

This dramatic ensemble by British designer Craig Green heads up the catwalk in our Fashion and Style gallery.

Préparez votre visite du Musée national d'Écosse.

Seaman, nobleman, warrior, engineer, radical, convict, hero: the impact of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, was felt across the world, and his life inspired some of the great stories of adventure fiction.

Explore how CryoArks biobanks store samples from animals so that researchers can look at their genetic code.

Our very own in-house Whovians have chosen 10 objects from our collections that have links to some of the scientific themes and stories from the iconic television series.

Download resources to create your own Teacup Travels adventure, based on the CBeebies series, and find out where you can see the objects that inspired the Viking episode.

This opulent deep red coral and 18 carat gold necklace was created by Yazzie Johnson and Gail Bird.

This exhibition explored the artistry and legacy of one of the world’s rarest, most coveted and biggest books.

Planifique su visita al Museo Nacional de Escocia.

Planowanie wizyty w Narodowym Muzeum Szkocji.

Our specialist Biobank facility comprises thousands of frozen tissue samples used by researchers worldwide as sources of DNA.

This elaborate 19th century vase was created by the architect and designer William Burges, and formed part of his opulent interior decoration design for Cardiff Castle.

Is your cat a #Supercat? Find out more about the campaign to save the Scottish Wildcat and make your own #Supercat mask here.

This simple looking object made it possible for the first clinical trials and batch production of penicillin to take place. Its design marks a significant milestone in the history of medicine.

From ancient ceramics to imperial jade, oracle bones to contemporary propaganda posters, our Chinese collection spans over four thousand years and includes around 11,000 items.

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This sporran clasp, as worn by Rob Roy in Walter Scott's novel, hides a deadly secret: four concealed pistols.

This delightful 18th-century Japanese hanging scroll celebrates the New Year.

This dramatic suit was worn by the flamboyant fashion editor turned Highland society hostess Frances Farquharson.