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The National Museum of Flight. Photo © Ruth Armstrong-4

The National Lottery Open Week returns for Spring 2025 at the National Museum of Flight

As a recipient of National Lottery funding, the National Museum of Flight in East Fortune is inviting players to visit for free on 22 March.  

Knitted bonnet and personal belongings discovered on Arnish Moor, Lewis, 18th century. Image National Museums Scotland RESIZE-2

Mystery of the Arnish Moor Man explored in new exhibition

Objects recovered from a mysterious 250-year-old burial on Arnish Moor on the Isle of Lewis, star in a new exhibition, opening today. The exceptionally well-preserved knitted bonnet and personal belongings of a young man, on loan from National Museums Scotland, are displayed for the first time in a generation at Kinloch Historical Society. 

Choppers the chimp. Photo Twycross zoo (2)

Celebrity chimp's life story revealed in pioneering study

A new study led by researchers at National Museums Scotland describes the first comprehensive osteobiography of a zoo animal, a cutting-edge scientific method that involves the analysis of bones and tissue. These techniques have been applied to reveal the in-depth story of the life of Choppers, star of the 1970s PG Tips advertising campaign, illustrating the changing role of zoos over the past 50 years. 

Elgol Dinosaur artist impression credit Maija Karala

Jurassic dinosaur from the Isle of Skye revealed

A fossil first spotted in Skye over 50 years ago has finally been extracted from the base of the cliff where it was found and, following analysis, formally identified as a Jurassic dinosaur.

Curator Dr Sarah Laurenson with objects from the collection of National Museums Scotland to be studied as part of new Gaelic language project, Tha Sgeul Ri Innse [credit Duncan McGlynn]-9

New research project to reveal Gaelic stories behind museum objects

Powder horns from the 17th to 19th century, a road sign from Skye and a handmade crogan, or earthenware pot, are among 100 objects to be reappraised in a new project which aims to reveal the Gaelic stories and connections behind material held in the National Collection.

Curator Dr Sarah Laurenson with objects from the collection of National Museums Scotland to be studied as part of new Gaelic language project, Tha Sgeul Ri Innse [credit Duncan McGlynn]-9

Pròiseact rannsachaidh ùr gus na sgeulachdan Gàidhlig air cùl stuthan taigh-tasgaidh a shealltainn

 Tha adhaircean pùdair bhon 17mh chun 19mh linn, soidhne-rathaid às an Eilean Sgitheanach agus crogan crèadha am measg 100 rud a thèid ath-mheasadh ann am pròiseact ùr a tha ag amas air na sgeulachdan agus na ceanglaichean Gàidhlig air cùl stuth a tha sa Chruinneachadh Nàiseanta fhoillseachadh.

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Crack the code this half term at the National Museum of Flight

At National Museum of Flight this half term, discover the Second World War history of East Fortune Airfield. Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, families will uncover the intriguing story of code breaking through a weekend of themed activities from Friday 14 February until Sunday 16 February.  

Runic inscriptions on the Galloway Hoard © National Museums Scotland

New runic translation reveals community ownership of the Galloway Hoard

On the eve of its unveiling in Adelaide on the first leg of an international tour, the first translation of a runic inscription on an arm ring from the Viking-age Galloway Hoard has cast fascinating new light on who might have owned the famous treasure. 

Curator Sophie Goggins with Sculpture of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in glass by Luke Jerram. The artwork is on display in Injecting Hope, a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland today.

Photo ©  Stewart Attwood

Open now, Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh 
Until 27 April 2025 
Free admission 

nms.ac.uk/InjectingHope

Western lowland gorilla. Copyright National Museums Scotland

Monkeys: Our Primate Family

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh 
28 June–30 November 2025 

The biggest exhibition of primate behaviour ever staged is returning to the National Museum of Scotland. From huge gorillas to tiny mouse lemurs, Monkeys: Our Primate Family (28 Jun - 30 Nov 2025) will explore the remarkable lives of our closest relatives.  
 

Deep snow in Braemar c.1895, Peter M Stewart. National Museums Scotland SLA C12573  cropped

Rare festive photographs reveal glimpse of Scotland’s rural past

The National Museum of Rural Life has released a group of rare festive photographs from the Scottish Life Archive. The five historic photographs will be available to download for free for the first time, as a set of Christmas cards.

Festive season at National Museum of Rural Life

Family festive fun at the National Museum of Rural Life

Celebrate the season with festive family fun at the National Museum of Rural Life this December. Visitors will enjoy a programme of activities from winter storytelling to nature-inspired craft activities. The Festive Weekend, which is supported with funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, takes place on Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December.