Scotland 365 is an exciting new project to transform the way we engage young people aged 16-25 with our collections.

National Museums Scotland and BBC Scotland are coming together to tell the story of Scottish pop music in a major collaborative project that will explore the musical culture of a nation over more than half a century.

Find out more about the diversity of our science collections, our research and our commitment to science communication through formal and informal learning.

In February 2019, a new gallery opened at the National Museum of Scotland, dedicated to ancient Egypt. Explore the gallery using Hedjet the Hippo's Ancient Egyptian Adventure trail sheet.

Search the partner museum collections by Pacific region.

Professor Christopher Breward has been appointed as Director of National Museums Scotland, succeeding Dr Gordon Rintoul who will step down in March 2020. He will take up the post in April 2020.

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland will explore Scotland’s role in the fight to eliminate tropical diseases by tackling the parasites that cause them.

Museum Stories is a set of downloadable trails to follow while visiting the National Museum of Flight.

Wherever you are, there are lots of ways to explore and learn about our amazing collections online.

We have nearly reached our target to transform our Adventure Planet gallery for children and families – will you help us with a gift today?