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Military Aviation hangar, National Museum of Flight 001. Photo (c) Ruth Armstrong WEB

Travel back in time at the National Museum of Flight this October

Visitors to the National Museum of Flight this half term can travel back in time to experience life on the Second World War airfield. Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, families will be transported to the 1940s with new activities, tours and opportunities to learn wartime espionage skills from 16 Oct - 18 Oct 2024.

Families enjoy autumn at the National Museum of Rural Life. Photo © National Museums Scotland (1)

Family fun for all weather at the National Museum of Rural Life this October

Escape to the country this autumn for plenty of family fun, come rain or shine at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride. Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Autumn Explorers will run from 15 – 18 October.

National Museums Scotland curators Dr Matthew Knight and Bethany Simpson examine archaeological human remains. Photo © Duncan McGlynn

New project to enhance care and curation of archaeological human remains in Scottish museum collections

The care and curation of archaeological human remains in Scottish museum collections is to be enhanced thanks to a major new project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).