Discover some of the treasures within the National Museum Scotland's significant collection of oracle bones, the second largest in the world outside of China.

Museum After Hours, Free Fringe Music and much more...

Experience life in the countryside at our five-star museum, farmhouse and historic working farm.

Discover the story of Scotland at war. Within the walls of Edinburgh Castle, the National War Museum tells the story of battles lost and won, through military artefacts and personal treasures.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at the museum with family friendly activities and performances, including a traditional Chinese Lion Dance. Expect a wee twist this year as the celebration coincides with Burns Night!

What in the museum will inspire you to get drawing this year? Take part in our popular annual art event, suitable for all ages and abilities. We supply basic materials and lots of encouragement.

The return of the hugely popular Fringe extravaganza Museum After Hours, award-winning contemporary dance, a new partnership with the Gilded Balloon and live music inspired by National Museums Scotland’s five star summer exhibition Celts, all feature in the National Museum of Scotland’s largest ever Fringe programme.

Two months after ten major new galleries opened at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, the iconic visitor attraction is celebrating bumper visitor numbers.

At the National Museum of Rural Life we have a significant collection of 20th-century harvesting machines in our large machinery store.

National Museums Scotland is delighted to announce that The National Lottery has confirmed a grant of £1,071,900 towards the fourth and final stage of the Masterplan to transform the National Museum of Scotland.