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Spectacular Enlightenment sundial acquired by National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland has announced the acquisition of an ornate early 18th-century sundial of exceptional precision and design. The Ilay Glynne dial, which is now on display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, is a masterpiece of both art and science.
Rùintean-dìomhair niuclasach na h-Alba gan innse ann an taisbeanadh ùr
Cold War Scotland/ Cogadh Fuar na h-Alba
13 Iuchar 2024 gu 26 Faoilleach 2025
Taigh-tasgaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba, Sràid Chambers, Dùn Èideann
Prìs a-steach: An-asgaidh
nms.ac.uk/ColdWarScotland
Scotland’s nuclear secrets revealed in new exhibition
Cold War Scotland
13 July 2024 to 26 January 2025
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Admission: Free
nms.ac.uk/ColdWarScotland
Bidh an taisbeanadh geama bhidio eadar-ghnìomhach as motha san t-saoghal a’ fosgladh ann an Dùn Èideann air an deireadh-sheachdain seo
Game On
29 Ògmhios gu 3 Samhain 2024
Taigh-tasgaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba, Sràid Chambers, Dùn Èideann
World’s largest interactive video game exhibition opens in Edinburgh this weekend
Game On
29 June to 3 November 2024
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Scottish video games celebrated as tickets go on sale for blockbuster exhibition
Tickets for the National Museum of Scotland’s major summer exhibition Game On go on sale today, Tuesday 30 April 2024.
Tidal turbine from Shetland goes on display at the National Museum of Scotland
The blade from a pioneering tidal turbine, previously used in the Bluemull Sound in Shetland, has gone on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The community owned Nova 30 tidal turbine paved the way for the development of the world’s first offshore tidal farm. It was produced by Nova Innovation who donated the blade to the National Collection.
Hamza Yassin attends opening of Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in Edinburgh
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
20 January to 6 May 2024
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Cold War Scotland
13 July 2024 to 26 January 2025
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Admission: Free
Major video game exhibition to open in Edinburgh next summer
Game On
29 June to 3 November 2024
nms.ac.uk/GameOn
Game On, the largest interactive exhibition of the history and the culture of video games, will return to Edinburgh next summer. The exhibition, featuring iconic characters and games ranging from Space Invaders to Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario to Minecraft, runs from 29 June to 3 November 2024 at the National Museum of Scotland.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition coming to Edinburgh
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, National Museum of Scotland (20 January to 6 May 2024)
The world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at the National Museum of Scotland on 20 January 2024, featuring exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. Using photography's unique emotive power to engage and inspire audiences, the images shine a light on stories and species around the world and encourage a future of advocating for the planet.
Buddha from an Edinburgh temple goes on display at the National Museum of Scotland
A Buddha on loan from The Dhammapadipa Temple in Edinburgh is being exhibited as part of Theravāda Buddhism, a new display opening on 16 September at the National Museum of Scotland, which highlights religious practices and living traditions in South and Southeast Asia and Scotland.