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Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Science exhibition lands in Edinburgh
The Scottish premiere of Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder will take place at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh this December.
Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life
A major new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland looks at the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders.
National Museums Scotland reveals contemporary whisky collection
National Museums Scotland has revealed a new collection exploring contemporary Scottish whisky. Announced to coincide with World Whisky Day on 21 May 2022, a selection of bottled whiskies, packaging and related material have been acquired to reflect the thriving industry in the 21st century.
Rare French silver casket believed to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots is acquired for the nation
A silver casket believed to have been owned by Mary, Queen of Scots has been acquired for the nation. An iconic piece of Scotland’s national heritage, it goes on display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh from Thursday 19 May.
Japanese Contemporary Design
6 May 2022 to 5 March 2023
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Bernat Klein: Design in Colour
5 November 2022 to 23 April 2023
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Admission: Free
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Transformed Adventure Planet gallery reopens with renewed environmental focus
Reopens Friday 8 April
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Free
Prayer book inscribed by Mary, Queen of Scots goes on display at the National Museum of Scotland
An illustrated prayer book featuring a poem handwritten by the young Mary, Queen of Scots, is to go on display at the National Museum of Scotland from Thursday 31 March.
World’s largest Jurassic pterosaur unearthed on Scottish island
A spectacular fossil of a huge flying reptile known as a pterosaur, that was found on the Isle of Skye, is the largest of its kind ever discovered from the Jurassic period.
New book gives fresh perspective on Scotland’s Viking-age foundations
Crucible of Nations reveals Medieval Scotland as a melting pot of ideas.
Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life
A major new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland will look at the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders.
National Museums Scotland acquires one of the UK’s first autonomous vehicles
National Museums Scotland has acquired a prototype LUTZ Pathfinder, one of three vehicles used for the first test of fully self-driving cars in public in the UK. Going on display in the National Museum of Scotland from today, it is the first autonomous vehicle to enter a UK museum collection.