This 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.

This rare and beautiful 13th century reliquary was made in Limoges to house the relics of saint.

Discover a rare and beautiful object made by one of Scotland’s most significant female artists.

These beautiful hangings were worked around 1900 by May Morris, the daughter of the designer, William Morris, the father of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Donated by Lady Victoria Wemyss, this beautiful ladies’ accessory sent hearts fluttering at 1920s balls.

This beautiful botanical prosthetic arm was designed by Sophie de Oliveira Barata for model Kelly Knox.

Our beautiful Clydesdale horses are one of the star attractions at the National Museum of Rural Life

This beautiful medieval bishop’s crook and silver-gilt case, or Coigreach, are associated with St Fillan of Perthshire, and are among our most important medieval church artefacts.

This beautiful piece was commissioned from Scottish silversmith Hamish Dobbie by the P&O Makower Trust for the Making and Creating gallery.

This beautiful 19th century woodblock print by the acclaimed artist Utagawa Kunisada features the actor Kawarasaki Gonjūrō I.

Your journey from Scotland to the world begins in the Grand Gallery, one of Scotland's most beautiful spaces.

This beautiful carved stone ball was found in Aberdeenshire. People have long wondered about what it was and how it was used, but it had clearly been a precious possession and a symbol of power.

In 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.

How can a vase reflect the experience of living between two cultures? This beautiful vase created by South Korean, Edinburgh-based artist Choi Keeryong, expresses this sense of 'inbetween-ness'.

Discover the story and view the beautiful objects of an extraordinary ancient Egyptian tomb.

Discover our new trail on a walk to the farm.

With a diverse range of events spaces and idyllic grounds, the museum is an ideal location for corporate or private events.

This beautiful piece was commissioned from silversmith Jessica Jue by the P&O Makower Charitable Trust for the Making and Creating gallery.

Warren Elsmore and his team displayed some of their most beautiful and intricate mini-buildings and models in our Grand Gallery.

Surasundari and the stone-carving tradition in India

People throughout history have looked up to the sky for answers: to measure time, mark seasons, and navigate vast oceans. The sky at night inspires with beautiful images, and promises answers to big questions.

Sow the seeds of curiosity with a family visit to our museum and historic working farm.

Inspired by the wildlife often spotted around the museum site and the animal residents at our farm, willow artist Anna Cross has created a beautiful collection of willow sculptures for you to discover as you explore outdoors.

Discover how this stunning, detailed wall hanging was brought back to life by our Textile Conservation team.

Join model and broadcaster Eunice Olumide as she shares her experience of a transforming industry with museum curator Georgina Ripley.

The Galloway Hoard is the richest collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever found in Britain or Ireland.

A slice of history preserved thanks to Scottish naturalist and conservationist John Muir.

From intricate firelighting tools to rocket-powered aircraft and a fire alarm with a difference, our collections feature intriguing links to the element fire.

See five highlight objects that summarise the legacy of Rome's invasions of Scotland

Discover a wonderful collection of design which was amassed during second half of the 20th century by collectors with an inspiring passion for Modernism.

Delve into the pages of an exquisitely illuminated Book of Hours in which Mary, Queen of Scots, inscribed an affectionate verse in French to her great-aunt, Louise de Bourbon.

Zarir brand was established in 2002 by Rana Modabber and Ghazal Torki Sharifabadi.

Your journey of discovery starts here...

This Calcite crystal is an excellent example of a complex doubly terminated scalenohedral crystal.

Discover how this enigmatic material is shining a light on ecosystems millions of years old.

After its invention in the 1620s, the microscope had its first high point in the second half of the 17th century.

Investigate different aspects of life on Earth, through fascinating fossils, tools for turning the soil and pieces of art reflecting the devastating effects of pollution on our planet.

In a fashion career spanning more than 40 years, Jean Muir acquired a reputation for restrained, elegant design and a devoted following. Explore signature styles from the Jean Muir archive and discover what made her designs so innovative and enduring.

Modernist design emerged in the early 20th century as a response to changes in technology and society. Simplified, clean lines replaced ornamentation, and new materials were embraced.

This striking ceremonial standing cup and cover was created especially for the Museum by virtuoso silversmith Malcolm Appleby.

Discover how these amazing glass models have been educating and inspiring visitors for almost 150 years.

Our stunning ancient Egypt exhibition The Tomb presented the story of one extraordinary tomb, built around 1290BC and reused for over 1000 years.

A unique, full-length mummy shroud, which is over 2,000 years old yet is still in remarkable condition, has been discovered in National Museums Scotland’s collections.

Models of industry: how a 19th century Scottish woman was inspired by Indian technology

Memories of mirrorwork from the craftspeople of Sindh, Pakistan

This embossed object is one of thousands of shallow brass basins, bowls and trays from Europe which were traded extensively along the west coast of Africa.

Satanic spell, superstitious charm or echo of Edinburgh’s grisly underworld history? We examine the theories put forward to explain the strange tale of these tiny coffins.