Excavated in 1908, the complete burial of the ‘Qurna Queen’ expands our understanding of a tumultuous time in Egypt’s history.

Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest and longest-lived civilisations, spanning almost 4000 years of history. Explore the world of Ancient Egypt by playing our games.

Discover the secrets guarded by this mysterious Egyptian figure, who once acted in the most celebrated drama of Ancient Egypt.

This block is one of the few surviving casing stones from the Great Pyramid of Giza, built for King Khufu. It is the only pyramid casing stone on display outside Egypt.

The Ancient Egypt and East Asia National Programme was a two year project working with partner museums across Scotland to discover and reveal new and interesting stories about their ancient Egyptian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean collections.

Alexander Henry Rhind (1833–1863) was the first archaeologist to conduct systematic excavations in Egypt in the 1850s.

This box inscribed with the name of Pharaoh Amenhotep II is one of the finest examples of decorative woodwork to survive from ancient Egypt.

National Museums Scotland’s ancient Egyptian coffin collection remains largely unknown and has many exceptional items.

Aberdeen-born Annie Pirie was one of the first women in the United Kingdom to study Egyptology. Discover how this trained artist and pioneering archaeologist has left a lasting legacy.

Two 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.

This 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.

Our Ancient Mediterranean archaeological collections consist of over 12,000 objects from across northern Africa, southern Europe, and western Asia.

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

Your journey of discovery starts here...

National Museums Scotland’s internationally significant ancient Egyptian and Sudanese collections comprise around 6,300 items. Explore its rich treasures here.

This page contains a range of ancient Egyptian themed maths activities for P3-4 These resources were created with support from Maths Week Scotland.

Use one of our ten-minute activities with your class today, with suggestions for how you can extend.

Join our Enablers to find out about mummification and the journey to the afterlife through five very special objects. You can also further support your classroom learning through a range of resources which accompany the session.

An incredible array of Egyptian objects can be found in museums across Scotland, from tiny amulets to massive stone monuments. National Museums Scotland and museums across the country are studying these artefacts together to improve our understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and Scotland’s contribution to Egyptology.

Looking for a challenge? Join our expedition to explore an ancient Egyptian tomb.

Join curator Margaret Maitland for a guided virtual tour of our Ancient Egypt Rediscovered gallery.

Ancient Egyptian temples served as homes for the gods, where they were looked after by priests. Most people were not allowed inside temples and only a few priests could enter the presence of the god’s statue.

In 1908, an intact burial of a woman and a child was discovered by a team of Egyptian excavators and British archaeologist W.M. Flinders Petrie in Qurna, Thebes, Egypt.

The 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.

Can you build a grand pyramid for the king's tomb? Where will you put it? What size will it be? What will you use to build it? And how will you look after your workforce? See if you can succeed in building a pyramid that lasts for thousands of years.

Can you prepare the high priest for the Afterlife? Be quick - you only have until sunrise to collect everything you need!

How can you travel around the world without leaving Scotland? By visiting our World Cultures galleries.

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.

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

Delve into our animated adventures and explore the world around us from unique perspectives.

Dress like an Egyptian queen or a craftsman and learn about Egyptian clothing.

What do ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs mean? Learn to translate them here.

How quickly can you help the craftsmen find their basic supplies in the temple stores?

Discover more about our amazing objects through stories, films, games and resources.

Discover our Ancient Egypt, East Asia and Ceramics galleries.

Our Mediterranean, Africa, Americas and Oceania collections consist of over 35,000 objects ranging from the archaeological to the contemporary.

Lynx stones were considered by the Ancient Greeks to be the urine of the European lynx which solidified into precious stone. When burned, these fossils emit a smell similar to cat's urine, explaining their connection to the lynx myth.

This elaborate 19th century vase was created by the architect and designer William Burges, and formed part of his opulent interior decoration design for Cardiff Castle.

Museums are great places to uncover stories. Build your own story, inspired by our amazing objects.

Discover the story of National Museums Scotland, from our 18th century beginnings to the present day.

In 2016, we celebrated 150 years since the magnificent building that houses the National Museum of Scotland first opened to the public. Explore the Museum’s history here.