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Grand Gallery at the National Museum of Scotland. ©National Museums Scotland 02

Public appointment: Trustees appointed to the Board of National Museums Scotland

The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, Ms Forbes, today announced the appointment of Hermione Cockburn, Judith Cruickshank, Alistair Hetherington, Sally Mackay and Niki McKenzie to the Board of Trustees of National Museums Scotland.

Curator Dr Rebekah Higgitt and the Ilay Glynne dial at the National Museum of Scotland. Photo © Stewart Attwood (1)

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.  

Krusatodon kirtlingtonesis artist impression credit Maija Karala

Fossil discovery reveals mammals grew more slowly in the Jurassic than they do today

Two unique Jurassic fossil discoveries from the Isle of Skye have shown that mammals in the time of the dinosaurs grew more slowly and lived longer than mammals today. 

2. Curator Dr Meredith Greiling puts the finishing touches to Cold War Scotland, a new exhibition opening at the National Museum of (

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

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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 
 

Game On at the National Museum of Scotland © Andy Catlin-3

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 

National Museum of Flight, East Fortune, Scotland. Photo © Andy Catlin WEB

The National Museum of Flight is flying high with new tours and activities this summer

Visitors can become Second World War codebreakers at the National Museum of Flight this summer. Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, families will be transported back in time with new activities, tours and a wartime themed puzzle room on the Museum’s historic airfield.

National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride. Photo © Andy Catlin-3

Family fun for all weather at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer

From the farm’s latest arrivals to the ever-popular historic farm house and museum, there’s plenty of family fun to be had this summer come rain or shine at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride. Free Nature Track Packs will return with exciting ideas and activities to help the whole family enjoy a day exploring the Scottish countryside, thanks to the support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

BAFTA Young Game Designer nominees Rebecca Jones and Eleanor Brooker at the National Museum of Scotland © Duncan McGlynn-2

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 

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National Museum of Flight builds Awesome event for LEGO® lovers

Visitors to the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune are set for a fantastic weekend of LEGO® themed activities when the popular Awesome Bricks event returns to the East Lothian attraction on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June. 

Beth Strange (aged 7) at the National Museum of Rural Life ahead of Woolly Weekend. Image (c) Paul Dodds (5)

National Museum of Rural Life to celebrate the world of wool

Visitors to the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride will be able to explore a world of wool when the attraction hosts its Woolly Weekend event on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May.

Highland Song, screenshots © Inkle (2)

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.