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Developed here in Scotland in 2010, this sustainable technology is helping to bring clean drinking water to the developing world
ViewRobert I, also known as Robert Bruce, was king of Scots from 1306 to 1329. Follow his journey from coronation to grave through objects associated with this famous warrior.
ViewTwo pieces of tusk in our collection show that some woolly mammoths made their home in Scotland, while another provides early evidence of mammoths in North America.
ViewFly across Scotland with Dolly the sheep, hitch a ride to space on a rocket and collect museum objects along the way.
ViewOnly 89 Twin Pioneers were ever built – and you can see one in the National Museum of Flight.
ViewThe Declaration of Arbroath, one of the most important documents in Scottish history, will be on display from 3 June - 2 July 2023.
ViewVisitors were able to see cleaned and conserved objects from the Hoard, revealing intricate decoration not seen since the objects' burial more than 1,000 years ago.
ViewThis striking ceremonial standing cup and cover was created especially for the Museum by virtuoso silversmith Malcolm Appleby.
ViewThe National Museum of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town offers the most stunning setting for memorable events.
ViewMake the most of your visit with our museum highlights. Your rural adventure starts here!
ViewSee the world's first delta winged bomber on display at National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield.
ViewThese rare Jacobite and British military colours were carried into battle at Culloden by opposing sides.
ViewWe’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.
ViewLearn about four different ecosystems in Scotland through objects, games and microscopic imagery. Our accompanying resources will allow your class to study biodiversity across Scotland.
ViewThe destruction of Hamilton Palace, the grandest stately home in Britain, was one of the greatest losses to national heritage ever to happen in this country. This is the story of how Scotland’s biggest treasure trove was won and lost.
ViewThis exhibition highlights the exciting work being carried out in Scotland to fight against climate change.
ViewJoin our tour guide, Babs Brown, for a Deaf-led BSL tour of the museum’s Scottish Galleries.
ViewIn 1971, over 300 beautiful scent bottles were donated to National Museums Scotland. The scent bottles were collected by Ida Pappenheim. Discover the story behind this charming collection.
ViewThis trail is to help you to ‘reset’ and find some moments of mindfulness and wellbeing in the Museum. Listen on your own device as you explore the space.
ViewExplore a range of activities suitable for pupils working at Third and Fourth Levels and Senior Phase including the First World War, Parasites and Fashion.
ViewThese multi-coloured plastic dolls, western in their appearance, are very popular in Africa today.
ViewThis bold and engaging sculpture is a mixed media piece made from recycled found objects.
ViewEnjoy a range of freshly prepared food and drink in our two cafés at the museum.
ViewWe’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.
ViewWe asked our Facebook fans which objects from the National Museum of Scotland their families would like to colour in, and here are the results! From our family of lions to the giant sunfish, T-Rex to our elephant - is your favourite here?
ViewSue Jane Taylor has spent over thirty years recording the lives of workers in the North Sea oil and gas industry. These pages are a selection of Sue Jane Taylor's work that were on display in the Age of Oil exhibition (21 Jul - 5 Nov 2017), at the National Museum of Scotland.
ViewThroughout 2022, we want to work with local museums across Scotland to integrate more maths into their museum programming and provide support to take part in Maths Week Scotland.
ViewDramatic highland landscapes, tartan and bagpipes are among the defining images of Scotland for many people around the world today. This exhibition explored how they were used to represent Scotland.
ViewThe first important professional woman artist of modern Scotland, Phoebe Anna Traquair was a leading figure within the Scottish Arts and Crafts movement.
ViewA variety of objects relating to the life of Scotland's bard can be found in National Museums Scotland's collections.
ViewDelve into the diverse collection of pioneering ethnomusicologist Jean Jenkins.
ViewThe battle of Tel-el-Kebir was a decisive moment in the British maintaining order in Egypt in the late 19th century and its depicted in a magnificent painting at National War Museum.
ViewIf the first four-legged animals had never emerged from water onto land, our world today would not exist. Yet how did this great step happen? The mystery is finally being solved – and fossils discovered in Scotland lie at the heart of the story.
ViewThe Thin Red Line is one of the best known of all Scottish historical paintings and is the classic representation of Highland military heroism as an icon of Scotland.
ViewOur ancient Southern European collections offer a window onto the diverse cultures that flourished along the Mediterranean coast in antiquity.
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