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Edinburgh Art Festival 2024 – Cold War Scotland
In 1946 the Second World War was over. The Cold War, however, had just begun.
It was to last for over forty years, during which time Washington and Moscow vied for position while British...
New buddha on display at the museum
A Buddha on loan from The Dhammapadipa Temple in Edinburgh is being exhibited as part of Theravāda Buddhism, a new display opening on 16 September at the National Museum of Scotland, which highlights religious practices...
Bernat Klein textiles adorn the Christmas tree at the Museum
Visitor Experience Assistants Laurinda Kelly and Laurie Turner put the finishing touches to the National Museum of Scotland’s 2022 Christmas tree.
This year’s decorations are inspired by the colourful textile designs on display in the...
Careers Hive 2022 – Inspiring pupils to become the scientists of the future
Jamie Hepburn, the Minister for Youth Employment and Training, paid a visit to the annual Careers Hive, a free event at the National Museum of Scotland presented by Edinburgh Science
Initially developed in 2016, Careers...
Edinburgh school pupils take part in My Amazing Brain
Primary pupils from Edinburgh take part in My Amazing Brain, a Scotland-wide initiative aimed at ensuring their brains stay healthy throughout life.
The Scottish Government-backed scheme, led by the Brain Health Scotland initiative, and...
National Museum of Scotland welcomes ‘Careers Hive’ back for 2022
Details of its annual 'Careers Hive' has been announced by Edinburgh Science. 'Careers Hive' is a week-long, free event, run by Edinburgh Science Learning, the education arm of Edinburgh Science Foundation and one of...
Looking for memories of Bernat Klein
The National Museum of Scotland is calling for memories of the famous artist and designer Bernat Klein ahead of a major exhibition of his work opening next month.
Klein (1922 - 2014) was born...
Edinburgh Art Festival at the museum – The E.coli
A 90ft long inflatable sculpture by Bristol-based Luke Jerram has been suspended from the ceiling of the National Museum of Scotland’s Grand Gallery.
The E.coli, which is 5 million times bigger than the real...
At the National Museum of Scotland – Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life
Explore the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders.
The exhibition looks at the social and medical history surrounding the practice of dissection. It will...
Scottish Ensemble to visit The National Museum of Scotland on this year’s Summer Solstice
Inspired by the success of its Concerts by Candlelight winter tour series, Scottish Ensemble has announced its inaugural summer edition, 'Concerts for a Summer’s Night'. The programme will tour across Scotland and visit Edinburgh on 21...
DATASPHERE, Edinburgh Science Festival’s new major exhibition at NMS
Taking centre stage at Edinburgh Science Festival 2022, DataSphere is an innovative, multi-media and free exhibition which is set to immerse audiences in the information age like never before. With Revolutions as the theme...
What’s on at the National Museum of Scotland
Our listing of what is on extends from half term week into March and beyond.
Wellbeing Weekend at the National Museum of Scotland Yoga, sketching and mindfulness
4 - 6 March 2022
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, EH1 1JF A...
‘Audubon’s Birds of America’ – A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland
A new exhibition will be opening at the National Museum of Scotland from 12 February which examines the artistry and legacy of one of the world’s rarest, most coveted and biggest books.
'Audubon’s Birds of...
Actor Jack Lowden records a podcast at the National Museum of Scotland
The Art Fund's podcast Meet Me At the Museum features actor John Lowden at the National Museum of Scotland meeting his friend fellow actor Andrew Rothney.
The pair indulged their love of Scottish history...
Museum researchers find new species of early mammal
New research by National Museum of Scotland has revealed details of early mammal life in Scotland.
X-ray scanning of specimens found on the Isle of Skye, including two complete skulls of small mouse-like mammals, has...
Putting up the Christmas tree at the National Museum of Scotland
Mairi MacLean puts the finishing touches to the very big Christmas tree in the Grand Gallery of the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street.
This year's decorations feature the timeless museum themes of space and...
National Museum of Scotland open again from today
The big black doors at the National Museum of Scotland opened to visitors again today.
Visitors have to book in advance for a certain arrival time, but it is all free as normal.
Any...
Declaration of Arbroath to go on display later this month
This year will be the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath.
This is the letter written in Latin, dated 6 April 1320, signed by 51 Scottish noblemen and sent to Pope John XXII...
Win a family day out to Tyrannosaurs with Edinburgh Trams
Edinburgh Trams offers you the chance of winning a family day out at the Tyrannosaurs exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland.
The prize includes a family ticket to the interactive exhibition, a family DAYticket...
The dinosaurs are back!
Hang on to your hats, the dinosaurs are now back at the National Museum of Scotland.
Tyrannosaurs from 23 January to 4 May 2020
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street.
nms.ac.uk/tyrannosaurs #tyrannosaurs
This is the most...
Looking forward to a year at the Museum
This morning at a breakfast meeting on the top floor of the National Museum of Scotland, the various curators share the news of their upcoming exhibitions for next year with the press.
It is...
Opera at the Museum later this month
Wild and Majestic: An Evening with Scottish Opera: 6.30pm, 25 October 2019 at National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh #wildandmajestic
Burns and Beethoven will collide in the Grand Gallery of the National Museum of...
Scottish pupils learn about making a circular world
Around 100 Scottish schoolchildren gathered at the National Museum of Scotland yesterday to celebrate their work to design the environmentally friendly products of the future.
The primary and secondary students have been taking part in...
At the National Museum of Scotland – The Art of African Metalwork
The Art of African Metalwork continues until Sunday 25 August 2019 at National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street
#AfricanMetalwork
The Art of African Metalwork, a new display exploring how brass and copper were used as objects of...
Two Edinburgh attractions head the visitor list
The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) has announced that visits to its member sites rose slightly in 2018, the fifth year running that an increase in numbers has been recorded.
ASVA, which represents the...
Museum completes makeover with last three galleries
Of the 12.4 million objects which the National Museum of Scotland (NMS) has in its possession, there are only a fraction (around 0.4%) of them on show at any time. Now they have three...
At National Museum of Scotland – Robots
There is a new exhibition for you to see from Friday at the National Museum of Scotland.
The major new display explores 500 years of humanity’s quest to re-imagine ourselves as machines. Developed by the...
At the National Museum of Scotland on Sunday – Chronicles
There are three performances of Chronicles at National Museum of Scotland today at the museum on Chambers Street.
What is it? It is an interactive walking tour of the museum with young people from Scottish dance...
At the National Museum of Scotland – Tim Peake’s Soyuz Spacecraft
Until 4 August 2018 you can see Tim Peake’s Soyuz Spacecraft on the only Scottish venue on its UK tour. It is a real chance to get an idea of the bravery of the astronauts who have...
At National Museums Scotland in June
National Museum of Scotland | Chambers Street | EH1 1JF | Open 10:00–17:00 daily
Modernist Jewellery | 1 Dec 2017–15 Jul 2018 | Exhibition Gallery 4, Level 1, Grand Gallery | Free
Discover a generation of designers and makers who embraced...
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