Explore our places, collections and stories
Explore stories, films, games and resources from the museums’ collections.
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The wealth of objects in the national collection represent everything from Scottish and international archaeology to applied arts and design, from world cultures and social history to science, technology and the natural world.
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This small display highlighted a selection of the recent acquisitions at National Museums Scotland.
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Explore Pacific collections through this partnership project focusing on objects from across the region housed in Scottish museums.
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A major exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland this summer will tell the fascinating story of how tartan, bagpipes and rugged, wild landscapes became established as enduring, internationally recognised symbols of Scottish identity and how Scotland became established in the popular imagination as a land of wilderness, heroism and history.
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The Making Circles schools project invited children to be inspired by National Museums Scotland’s collections to create new Circular Economy products.
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Explore the Pacific collection at National Museums Scotland in more detail.
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This partnership project uncovers stories of Pacific collections in Scotland.
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Explore how missionaries made a significant impact on gathering the materials featured within the Tibetan collections at the National Museum of Scotland, with their materials peaking between 1890-1904.
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National Museums Scotland has been awarded £390,000 by the Arts and Humanities Research Council for a £480,000 project to explore artefacts acquired by British servicemen during military campaigns in India and Africa.
ViewAfter nearly five months of closure, we’re almost ready to welcome visitors back to our museums. We've made some changes to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable visit, including online booking and new safety measures.