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Archaeological finds from Rome's invasions of Scotland can be found throughout the country, from the Solway Firth to Moray. Three of the most prominent sites are Trimontium, Traprain Law, and the Antonine Wall.
ViewDiscover the classic Ruston steam excavator, and find out how our conservation team restored it to its former glory.
ViewNational Museums Scotland are delighted to welcome back the University of Edinburgh Short Courses – a great way to explore our collections and their wider history with experts.
ViewNational Museums Scotland launched its first national strategy in 2006 and since then our work across the country has gone from strength to strength.
ViewFind out how this revolutionary telescope was invented, and how it found a home at the National Museum of Scotland.
ViewVisitors to the Scotland Transformed gallery at National Museum of Scotland cannot miss the mighty Newcomen engine.
ViewWe work across Scotland to share the national collections, engage with local communities, and provide support for our sector.
ViewDiscover how research and collecting at National Museums Scotland is reshaping understandings of Scotland in the past as we take a closer look at a very special Roman object with surprising Egyptian origins.
View1914 brought war to Scotland on what would prove to be an unprecedented scale. Delve into the stories behind those who fought in the First World War here.
ViewBehind this frightening-looking mask, worn as a disguise by the outlawed Covenanting minister Alexander Peden, lies a fascinating story of rebellion and religious conviction.
ViewThis small display highlighted a selection of the recent acquisitions at National Museums Scotland.
ViewDiscover how an extra-terrestrial exhibit was made ready for display in the National Museum of Scotland.
ViewIn the early 18th century, natural history was an increasingly popular pastime and many people visited fields and ponds, often bringing a microscope, to investigate the flora and fauna.
ViewMeet Ching Ching the panda, one of the world’s most endangered species in Survival at National Museum of Scotland.
ViewDiscover how the skull of a 40ft whale, which captured the heart of the nation, has become a permanent feature at the National Museum of Scotland.
ViewLearn how to say colours in Mandarin, explore the museum collections, in person or virtually, and create your own Chinese object card.
ViewThis display highlights a small selection from our Scottish History & Archaeology collections, showing how research and collecting at National Museums Scotland is reshaping understandings of Scotland in the past, and reflecting the Scotland of today for future generations of museum visitors.
ViewVisitors discovered the diversity of life in Scotland’s seas and the many threats facing our marine life.
ViewThis tent was a home-made 'mini' vigil travelling stall used by members of the Democracy for Scotland campaign.
ViewJoin Galloway Hoard researcher Dr Adrián Maldonado as he reacts to depictions of the Viking Age in movies, TV and video games.
ViewSince 2012, young people from across Scotland have worked with our staff and at four partner museums to explore where they come from.
ViewDownload our family trail to help you plan a structured visit to the National Museum of Scotland.
ViewIn our new monthly series, get to know people from across our museums, the spaces they work in and the objects they are inspired by.
ViewIn 2013, National Museums Scotland acquired one metal sculpture and one work on paper by contemporary Australian artist Danie Mellor.
ViewThe Making Circles schools project invited children to be inspired by National Museums Scotland’s collections to create new Circular Economy products.
ViewThe Lewis chess pieces live in the National Museum of Scotland. Colour them in or cut out and make your own chess piece here.
ViewThese four unique instruments were specially created for Performance and Lives gallery at the National Museum of Scotland by internationally renowned composer and artist Victor Gama.
ViewDiscover the life of the National Bard through the collections of National Museums Scotland.
ViewDiscover how objects in the museum’s collections can help us explore Scotland’s involvement in the Atlantic slave trade and the abolitionist movement.
ViewDiscover how this traditional Scottish instrument was commissioned for the Performance and Lives gallery in the National Museum of Scotland.
ViewThis contemporary piece by sculptor Michael Eden celebrates the architectural styles of the National Museum of Scotland.
ViewFrom Samurai treasures to tiny netsuke, the National Museum of Scotland has the largest Japanese collection in Scotland.
ViewExclusive evenings celebrating our Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder exhibition. Our adult-only events will explore the creative innovation and cutting-edge science behind the global hit television series, Doctor Who.
ViewExplore a range of activities suitable for pupils working at Early, First and Second Levels including: - Mandarin - Writing a story - Maths and numeracy
ViewExplore 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.
ViewThe Ancient Egypt and East Asia National Programme was a two year project working with partner museums across Scotland to discover and reveal new and interesting stories about their ancient Egyptian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean collections.
ViewExplore the highlights of the museum and our working farm with this family trail.
ViewA unique, full-length mummy shroud, which is over 2,000 years old yet is still in remarkable condition, has been discovered in National Museums Scotland’s collections.
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