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Museum on the move: step aboard the National Museum of Scotland’s new tram
Edinburgh tram passengers will have the chance to climb aboard a ‘mobile museum’ from today [24 July] as a new tram launches with special National Museum of Scotland livery.
Calculator used by Scottish scientist to help NASA achieve first manned moon landing donated to National Museums Scotland
Ahead of the anniversary of the first moon landing, a mechanical calculating machine used by a Scottish scientist in support of the mission has been donated to National Museums Scotland.
Local treasures revealed ahead of Archaeology Day at the National Museum of Rural Life
The team from Treasure Trove Scotland are inviting members of the public to bring their finds to be assessed as part of a family-friendly Archaeology Day at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 19 July.
National Museum of Flight uncovers Second World War secrets in anniversary year
New research has revealed details of two air assaults on East Fortune Airfield that were kept secret during the Second World War. The historic airfield in East Lothian is now home to the National Museum of Flight, which opened 50 years ago this month, in July 1975.
High-flying National Museum of Flight reaches half century
The National Museum of Flight at East Fortune, East Lothian will celebrate its 50th anniversary tomorrow (Monday 7 July).
Major exhibition opens in Edinburgh this weekend, Monkeys: Our Primate Family
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
28 June–30 November 2025
nms.ac.uk/monkeys
Prized treasure from the Galloway Hoard to go on show for the first time in Kirkcudbright
A unique rock crystal jar found as part of the Galloway Hoard will go on public display for the first time later this year. The Galloway Hoard: Rock Crystal Jar will open on 8 November 2025, at Kirkcudbright Galleries, near where the Hoard was first discovered.
A big opportunity to feel small: colossal creatures descending on UK in giant exhibition
- Immersive showcase of giant prehistoric animals opens at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on 2 August before moving to Scotland in January 2026
- Visitors will encounter awe-inspiring creatures that roamed the Earth after the extinction of the dinosaurs
- Exhibition also highlights need to protect current natural giants such as elephants and whales.
Shear Delight as Woolly Weekend returns to National Museum of Rural Life
The National Museum of Rural Life is inviting visitors to flock to the East Kilbride attraction next Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May for its popular Woolly Weekend event.
LEGO® Bricks Prepare for Landing at the National Museum of Flight this Father’s Day Weekend
Awesome Bricks invites engineers of all ages to build, play, and take off on a brick-tastic adventure at Scotland’s home of aviation history
Tickets for major summer exhibition Monkeys: Our Primate Family go on sale on Earth Day
Tickets for the biggest exhibition of primate behaviour ever staged go on sale today, Earth Day, Tuesday 22 April.
Science in the skies this spring at the National Museum of Flight
Jet off to the National Museum of Flight this spring. As part of the Edinburgh Science Festival programme families can explore the future of sustainable air travel with new tours, challenges and trails. Sustainable Skies runs from Mon 14 - Fri 18 April 2025.