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Explore the National Museum of Flight with your class using our themed trails.
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ViewExplore the National Museum of Scotland with your class using our themed trails.
ViewA general self-led visit to the National Museum of Scotland is free to book and allows you to explore a wide range of topics.
ViewJoin us for a relaxed after-hours visit to Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
ViewTools to help aid teaching and learning about the Romans in Scotland
ViewTwo detailed funerary papyri tell the stories of the high official Montsuef and his wife Tanuat, whose intact Roman-era family burial was excavated by Alexander Henry Rhind.
ViewThe de Havilland Comet was the world's first commercial passenger jet aircraft.
ViewNovelist, poet, playwright and historian, Scott was one of the most celebrated writers of his time and his works brought Scotland’s evocative landscapes to public attention across Britain and Europe. Discover his story through objects in the National Collection.
ViewDuring the 2019-20 school year, National Museums Scotland worked with Ostrero to raise awareness of the Circular Economy.
ViewCharles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh were at the forefront of the 'Glasgow School' style of art, design and architecture.
ViewJoin us for our monthly Relaxed Morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.
ViewIsobel Wylie Hutchison was a botanist, arctic traveller, filmmaker, writer and poet. During her 1927 visit to Greenland, she commissioned this flat bottomed model oomiak.
ViewDownload our family trail to help you plan a structured visit to the National Museum of Scotland.
ViewThis page contains a range of dinosaur themed activities for P2-4. The activities can be used alongside our Digital Schools Session or to support classroom or home learning.
ViewThis page contains a range of ancient Egyptian themed activities for P3-4. The activities can be used alongside our Digital Schools Session or to support classroom or home learning.
ViewThis page contains a range of dinosaur themed activities for P2. The activities can be used alongside our Digital Schools Session or to support classroom or home learning.
ViewThis page contains a range of biodiversity themed activities for P4-7. The activities can be used alongside our Digital Schools Session or to support classroom or home learning.
ViewThis page contains a range of Fantastic Flying Forces themed activities for P5-7. The activities can be used alongside our Digital Schools Session or to support classroom or home learning.
ViewThis page contains a range of dinosaur themed activities for P5-7. The activities can be used alongside our Digital Schools Session or to support classroom or home learning.
ViewThe National Museum of Scotland is housed in magnificent buildings. Find out about its striking architectural details below, and explore them further on your next visit to our Museum.
ViewThis page contains a range of ancient Egyptian themed maths activities for P3-4 These resources were created with support from Maths Week Scotland.
ViewDuring the lockdown due to COVID-19, school children were asked how we could build towards a more Circular Economy, inspired by the Making Circles project.
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?
ViewCut out and decorate your own mask, based on animals in our Natural World galleries.
ViewInformation to plan your self-guided group visit to the National Museum of Scotland.
ViewOur Spring Explorers school holiday activities are back at the National Museum of Rural Life.
ViewDesign a dino or make your own mammoth with our handy how-to guides.
ViewLearn more about what’s changed to help you plan your visit to the National Museum of Rural Life.
ViewWildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for nearly 60 years.
ViewExplore Wildlife Photographer of the Year with a BSL tour for those who are Deaf/BSL users.
ViewBehind this frightening-looking mask, worn as a disguise by the outlawed Covenanting minister Alexander Peden, lies a fascinating story of rebellion and religious conviction.
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