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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.
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.
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).
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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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.
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.
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.
National Museum of Rural Life hosts cow-themed MooFest weekend
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
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.
Maths Week Scotland reveals winning “Mathscot” ahead of 2024 events
Maths Week Scotland: 23 - 29 September 2024
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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.
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.