We have a range of events and CPD for teachers looking to visit our museums or use our collections in their classrooms.

Where does our food come from? Join us as we explore the journey of your food from the soil to your plate. Investigate food production technologies past and present, and the impact they have on the world around us and the food we eat.

Our reach across Europe reflects the multi-disciplinary nature of our collections.

Take a trip on our Magic Carpet to discover our collections through songs, stories, and hands-on activities.

From just an hour to a full day programme, students can explore technology or be inspired by history with our newest exhibitions and collection of aircraft.

This project, funded by a Carnegie Trust Research Initiative Grant, is undertaking research into African collections acquired from Scottish travellers, missionaries and explorers, focusing on the period between 1870 and 1930.

Learn how to say colours in Mandarin, explore the museum collections virtually and create your own Chinese object card.

This collaborative project combines research on one of the founding collections of the National Museums Scotland and fieldwork with contemporary makers in Polynesia to investigate the history, changing nature and present-day significance of barkcloths, many of which date back to the first European exploratory voyages in the Pacific region.

The subject of an important ancient Egyptian statue held in the collections of Montrose Museum has been identified thanks to a National Museums Scotland review of ancient Egyptian and East Asian collections held in local museums.

Explore the digital alternatives to this year's festival from the comfort of your home.