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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.

National Museums Scotland conservator Bethan Bryan works on the Bronze Age Achmore Vessel, 1000 - 500 BC. Image © Duncan McGlynn

Rare artefacts go on display for first time in new exhibitions in Lewis

Rare objects representing thousands of years of island life, from the Neolithic to the Viking Age, go on display this week in Lewis. More than 40 artefacts on loan from National Museums Scotland, including some displayed for the first time, feature in new exhibitions at Comunn Eachdraidh Nis and the Kinloch Historical Society Museum. 

Conservator Diana de Bellaigue removes tarnish from the Mary, Queen of Scots casket. Copyright Duncan McGlynn (5)

Casket believed to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots to go on tour

A silver casket believed to have been owned by Mary, Queen of Scots and which was acquired by National Museums Scotland in 2022 has undergone fresh conservation work ahead of going on tour to Kirkcudbright and Stirling.  

Principal Conservator, Stuart McDonald cleans a Red Arrows Hawk at the National Museum of Flight. Image (c) Paul Dodd (4)

National Museum of Flight’s Red Arrows Hawk and Scotland’s Concorde mark major anniversaries

As the National Museum of Flight commences seven day opening for the new season this week, the East Lothian attraction is encouraging the public to come and see two of its most iconic aircraft as they mark significant milestones.

Harris Craig (9) watches curator Ailsa Hutton prepare a model at the National Museum of Rural Life. Image © Paul Dodds

Animal arrivals and family events herald new season at National Museum of Rural Life

The new visitor season at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride is springing into life with the arrival of new-born lambs, calves and rare-breed piglets. The galleries have been prepared and visitors will have the chance to enjoy special activities and events supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

National Museum of Flight, East Fortune, Scotland. Photo © Ruth Armstrong 01 (1)

Enjoy free entry to the National Museum of Flight as The National Lottery Open Week returns for Spring 2024

As a recipient of National Lottery funding, the National Museum of Flight in East Fortune is inviting players to visit for free on 16 and 17 March.

Assistant Textile Conservator, Stella Gardner adjusting a silk dress made from escape and evade maps used during the Second World War, on loan from Worthing Museum and Art Gallery. Image © Stewart Attwood

New display explores the personal stories behind Second World War Maps

A new display at the National War Museum in Edinburgh Castle will explore the purpose, importance and personal significance of military maps in the Second World War.