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Visitors met the most feared and revered of all dinosaurs in this cutting-edge exhibition, that brought the latest discoveries in palaeontology to life and challenging preconceptions about these ferocious predators.
ViewA new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland showcasing artworks created in response to the climate crisis in Australia and the Pacific Islands.
ViewPortable steam engines were in common use in industrialised countries from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century as power sources for machinery on farms and in rural factories.
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.
ViewDelve into the diverse collection of pioneering ethnomusicologist Jean Jenkins.
ViewHow South Asian art and design captured Victorian Britain's imagination
ViewJoin the battle against five tropical diseases and the parasites that cause them in this interactive exhibition and discover how scientific research taking place in Scotland is leading the way in this field.
ViewJoin us for a relaxed after-hours visit to Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
ViewOn 3 December 1917, a little after 13:00, a large fireball was seen to cross southern Scotland. A short time later, an explosion was heard and four objects were seen or heard to crash to the ground around the towns of Coupar Angus and Blairgowrie in the Strathmore area of central Scotland.
ViewThe lidded vessel which contained the Galloway Hoard's most precious treasures is itself a revelation.
ViewAcclaimed historian and broadcaster Michael Wood joined Dr Adrián Maldonado, Glenmorangie Research Fellow, to discuss Adrián’s new book, 'Crucible of Nations: Scotland from Viking Age to Medieval Kingdom'. The book reassesses the museum’s Viking-age collections, uncovering an exciting new vision of Scotland’s diverse and creative past.
ViewUniquely Scottish Silver brings together five distinctively Scottish silver designs: mazers, quaichs, thistle cups, ovoid urns and heart brooches.
ViewThe Galloway Hoard is the richest collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever found in Britain or Ireland.
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.
ViewDiscover how brass and copper once featured as mediums of exchange, status and power in Africa through highlights of the museum’s 19th and early 20th century collections from west and central Africa.
ViewThis hunting rifle was gifted by Queen Victoria to her loyal servant, John Brown.
ViewThis exhibition looked at how today’s fashion industry is challenging perceptions and championing alternative ideals of beauty on the catwalk, in advertising, editorial and behind the camera.
ViewThis exhibition revealed an insight into the lives of children in the 18th and 19th centuries through a unique collection of Scottish samplers on loan from American collector Leslie B. Durst.
ViewThis exhibition at the National War Museum explores the little-known story of British conscientious objectors of the Second World War through paintings, poems, letters, music and speeches.
ViewThis exhibition explored design classics to cutting-edge catwalk creations, Beyond the Little Black Dress deconstructs this iconic garment and examines the radical power of the colour black in fashion.
ViewInspired by our exhibition, Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life, our expert panel discussed the modern approach to anatomical study and body donation in this online event.
ViewThis display told the stories of the makers and users of an instrument that has been fundamental in improving our understanding of the natural world.
ViewThis 2018 exhibition explored the work of current leading glass artists in Britain.
ViewExplore treasured artefacts passed down through generations, providing a personal insight into the lives of those at home and on the front lines.
ViewThe Art of Glass exhibition reveals an inspirational snapshot of glass art today, made by fifteen innovative artists.
ViewThrough personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this new exhibition charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
ViewThis exhibition explored the life and career of Bernat Klein, one of the 20th century’s leading forces in modernist design, in this free exhibition marking the centenary of his birth.
ViewOur stunning ancient Egypt exhibition The Tomb presented the story of one extraordinary tomb, built around 1290BC and reused for over 1000 years.
ViewThis exhibition explored the real story of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, and the rise and fall of the Jacobites.
ViewThis exhibition explored how life on earth moved from water onto land 360-345 million years ago.
ViewThis ground-breaking exhibition celebrated the exceptional creativity and skill which make Britain a world leader in modern silver.
ViewThis exhibition showcased the pioneers of photography, and how the Victorian craze for the photograph transformed the way we capture images.
ViewThis small exhibition focused on four of the finest porcelain artists working in Japan in the late 19th century.
ViewThis exhibition revealed the extraordinary story of the Ming dynasty, a period of China’s history marked by economic strength and a dramatic flourishing of the arts.
ViewThis exhibition explored the stories of the Scottish diaspora and the war experiences of Commonwealth nations during the First World War.
ViewExploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, this new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
ViewThis intriguing exhibition was devised by acclaimed contemporary Australian artist Danie Mellor.
ViewThis exhibition invited visitors to discover a generation of designers and makers who embraced innovative and diverse influences, from the natural environment to non-precious materials.
ViewThis striking exhibition presented vivid depictions of Kabuki, the popular form of traditional, all-male Japanese theatre, from our Japanese woodblock print collection.
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