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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).

Genetic code for the virus that causes COVID-19. Science Museum Group. © The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum (2)

Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh 
25 January – 27 April 2025 
Free admission 

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National Museum of Flight, East Fortune, Scotland. Photo © Andy Catlin WEB

Visit the National Museum of Flight for free this weekend

Visitors to the National Museum of Flight will be able to enjoy one of Scotland’s best days out for free. The museum in East Lothian is part of the Doors Open Days programme on the 28 and 29 September. 

Pip, Sweep, Tweed, Gem and Jura. Images (c) RHET

Collie dogs from Highland farms to teach maths to children across Scotland

Five border collies will take the lead in a series of online maths lessons created by the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET). Collie Dog Maths Tales will introduce Scottish primary school children to real maths problems on farms across Scotland. These events are part of the Maths Week Scotland programme, which runs from 23 - 29 September 2024, coordinated by National Museums Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government.  

daguerreotype, depicting two girls (probably sisters) by an unknown photographer, 1840s - 1850s

Major collection of photography spanning a century is saved for the nation

An important collection of photography and photographic equipment has been saved for the nation and allocated to National Museums Scotland under the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. 

Aimee Young (10) from East Ayrshire and Nora the Ayrshire Cow at the National Museum of Rural Life. Photo (c) Paul Dodds (3)

National Museum of Rural Life hosts cow-themed MooFest weekend

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Cheese and butter-making, robotic milking demonstrations and cow-themed songs and stories are just some of the activities on offer at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September when the East Kilbride attraction hosts its family-friendly MooFest weekend 

The lidded vessel from the Galloway Hoard. Image © National Museums Scotland only added width

Distant origin of star object from the Galloway Hoard revealed ahead of its first public display

On the 10th anniversary of its discovery, new research and conservation has revealed the West Asian origin of the lidded vessel which contained many of the unique treasures that comprise the Viking-age Galloway Hoard, and which will go on public display for the first time later this month. 

Grant Stott presents 7-year-old William Lunsden with his winning Mathscot design at the National Museum of Scotland. Photo (c) Duncan McGlynn (2)

Maths Week Scotland reveals winning “Mathscot” ahead of 2024 events

Maths Week Scotland: 23 - 29 September 2024 

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Curators and conservators install a 4000-year-old Bronze Age necklace at The McManus in Dundee. Photo (c) Alan Richardson (1)

Bronze Age jewellery restored for the first time in thousands of years

An early Bronze Age necklace and bracelet have been painstakingly restored by experts at National Museums Scotland. The jewellery will be seen in its original form for the first time in over 4000 years when it goes on display at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum this September, to coincide with Scottish Archaeology Month.  

Cycling stunt team The Clan practice ahead of 360 Fest at the National Museum of Flight. Photo (c) Andy Catlin.Photo (c) Andy Catlin (5) SMALL

Round off the summer at the National Museum of Flight’s new family festival

Visitors to the National Museum of Flight this weekend will be on a roll at the East Lothian attraction’s brand-new family festival. Celebrate all things circular with cycle stunts, circus displays and hands on activities at 360 Fest on Saturday 31 August.