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National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland

The National Museums Collection Centre, in Edinburgh, is home to millions of items not currently on display. It also houses state-of-the-art facilities for conservation, taxidermy and academic research. The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with…

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland

Scotland Transformed, National Museum of Scotland

On Level 3, Scotland Transformed takes us through the 18th and early 19th century, during which Scotland began to change from a predominantly rural, medieval society to an urban, modern one. The romantic trappings of the doomed Jacobite story, including a silver picnic set made for Bonnie Prince Charlie, make…

Scotland Transformed, National Museum of Scotland

Kingdom of the Scots, National Museum of Scotland

On Level 1, Kingdom of the Scots follows Scotland from its emergence as a nation around 1100 to 1707, when the Union of the Scottish and English Parliaments created the United Kingdom of Great Britain. This gallery showcases some of our most precious objects: the tiny Monymusk reliquary, the Queen…

Kingdom of the Scots, National Museum of Scotland

Early People, National Museum of Scotland

On Level -1, meet the men and women of prehistory in Early People. This gallery explores how people lived from around 8000 BC to AD 1100: how they used the land’s resources, interacted with each other and made sense of the world. Here you’ll find some of our most fascinating…

Early People, National Museum of Scotland

Animal World, National Museum of Scotland

From frozen ice caps to sweltering deserts, from the deepest oceans to high into the sky and everywhere in between – animals have amazing ways of moving around, eating, having babies, fighting and protecting themselves. Our dramatic Animal World gallery introduces the main themes of behaviour and interaction with the…

Animal World, National Museum of Scotland

World Cultures, National Museum of Scotland

In the World Cultures galleries you can encounter diverse peoples, cultures and objects, discovering how we differ and what we all share. The objects on display are drawn from some of museum’s oldest collections and demonstrate Scotland’s international links. The galleries are organised by theme, both offering insights into the…

World Cultures, National Museum of Scotland

Industry and Empire, National Museum of Scotland

Industry and Empire, on Levels 4 and 5, explores how life in 19th century Scotland was moulded by industrial development. Contrast the mysterious superstitions surrounding the Arthur’s Seat coffins with the pioneering progress of Scottish engineering, represented by the mighty steam locomotive Ellesmere, and learn why many people chose or…

Industry and Empire, National Museum of Scotland

Science and Technology, National Museum of Scotland

Scientific and technological inventions changed our lives in communications, transport, industry, engineering, energy and medicine. Explore the history of innovation in Scotland and across the world through interactive games and thought-provoking displays. Explore Family-friendly Explore gallery on Level 1 brings science to life with hands-on games and interactive exhibits. Don’t…

Science and Technology, National Museum of Scotland

Art of Living, National Museum of Scotland

Art of Living explores European art and sty;e from the medieval period to the mid-19 century. Art doesn’t just belong in galleries though, so wander up to Design for Living on Level 5 to discover ideas that shaped a century of design, from the Great Exhibition to the Festival of…

Art of Living, National Museum of Scotland

HiSoUR – Hi So You Are

Hisour – History+Tour. Virtual Tour, Artwork Exhibition, Discovery History, Global Cultural Online.