Explore a range of activities suitable for pupils working at Third and Fourth Levels and Senior Phase including the First World War, Parasites and Fashion.

Every year on 8 May, people take time to reflect and remember the sacrifices people made during the war, but also to mark this day of celebration.

Explore the highlights of the museum and our working farm with this family trail.

The Spitfire is the most famous of all British combat aircraft, and played a vital role in the Battle of Britain in 1940.

Join us for an exclusive Member event to learn more about one of the most important documents in Scottish History.

The Luxury of Time displayed a collection of rare and significant historical timepieces telling the story of a golden age of innovation in British watch and clockmaking.

Explore a range of activities suitable for pupils working at Early, First and Second Levels including: - Mandarin - Writing a story - Maths and numeracy

Thursday 25 June 2020 marks the 65th anniversary of the first flight of the Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer. We mark this occasion with a look back at how commercial aviation has changed.

Explore treasured artefacts passed down through generations, providing a personal insight into the lives of those at home and on the front lines.

Discover our new trail on a walk to the farm.

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder explored the science behind the global hit television series Doctor Who and give fans a chance to experience the Doctor’s adventures from a scientific perspective.

Maori craftsmanship and museum conservation bring to life one of our most unusual and intriguing objects.

Known as the ‘jump jet’, the Harrier was the world’s first vertical take-off combat aeroplane to enter operational service. The Harrier at the National Museum of Flight is the oldest in existence.

Join us for this exclusive Member event to learn more about one of the rarest Viking-age discoveries in Scotland.

Take a look inside one of the most treasured objects in the National Museum of Scotland.

National Museums Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Sam Alberti as its new Director of Collections.

Use these seven yoga based poses to move, stretch and get energised, inspired by our collections. You can do each one on its own or all seven together in a 'yoga flow'.

Images of people taking part in aspects of everyday life at home and and on the front line during the Second World War from the Scottish Life Archive and the collection.

Find out about life in the trenches from a selection of letters from the First World War by Captain William Bennet-Clark.

The 1897 invasion and looting of the west African Kingdom of Benin resulted in the sale and dispersal of thousands of artworks into European and American museums.

Discover the story of Scotland at war within the walls of Edinburgh Castle.

Discover how these amazing glass models have been educating and inspiring visitors for almost 150 years.

The Making Circles schools project invited children to be inspired by National Museums Scotland’s collections to create new Circular Economy products.

Discover 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.

Only 89 Twin Pioneers were ever built – and you can see one in the National Museum of Flight.

Behind this frightening-looking mask, worn as a disguise by the outlawed Covenanting minister Alexander Peden, lies a fascinating story of rebellion and religious conviction.

Important type specimen discovered on display at the National Museum of Scotland.

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The Messerschmitt Komet was the fastest aircraft of the Second World War, and the only rocket-powered fighter plane ever to be used in combat.

See the world's first delta winged bomber on display at National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield.

On 30 October 1942, at the height of the Second World War, two sailors gave their lives in the service of their country. Discover their story here.

This Enigma machine is of the type used by the German Navy on submarines to encode messages during World War II. Discover the secrets of this famous code maker here.

Find out how this revolutionary telescope was invented, and how it found a home at the National Museum of Scotland.

We’ve teamed up with upcyling experts Ostrero and artist Bryony Knox to create three paper-cut designs inspired by Scottish animals. Choose from a stately stag, a magical unicorn or a red squirrel! The designs are inspired by paper-cut art from Mexico . Look out for some examples in our Patterns of Life gallery.

Discover how an extra-terrestrial exhibit was made ready for display in the National Museum of Scotland.

We trace the story of the Australian mammals in the Natural World galleries at the National Museum of Scotland and meet the rare numbat.

From the early 20th century, the tractor helped to transformed farm life in Scotland. There are several examples on display in the collection at the National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride.

This bold and engaging sculpture is a mixed media piece made from recycled found objects.

Enjoy a range of freshly prepared food and drink in our two cafés at the museum.

Meet Ching Ching the panda, one of the world’s most endangered species in Survival at National Museum of Scotland.

Our legendary Museum Lates return in October restyled as Fashionably Late! This fashion-themed evening extravaganza celebrates our Beyond the Little Black Dress exhibition. Mark your diaries now.

We’ve teamed up with upcycling experts Ostrero and artist Bryony Knox to create a design for a cool owl badge – made form a fizzy drinks can! Try it out today.

Join Galloway Hoard researcher Dr Adrián Maldonado as he reacts to depictions of the Viking Age in movies, TV and video games.