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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.
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.
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
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.
Redisplay of the Lewis chess pieces allows them to be seen in full for the first time
Press images can be downloaded here
The iconic Lewis chess pieces can now be viewed from a very different angle thanks to a new display at the National Museum of Scotland. Among the best-known objects in Scotland’s most popular visitor attraction, ten of the medieval gaming pieces have been redisplayed in a new case which allows visitors to view their backs for the first time.
Rare Roman armour goes on permanent display at the National Museum of Scotland
An exceptionally rare piece of Roman armour which was recently reconstructed from dozens of fragments has gone on display in its entirety for the first time in Scotland.
Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
25 January – 27 April 2025
Free admission
nms.ac.uk/InjectingHope
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 4 Faoilleach 2026
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 4 January 2026
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