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90ft sculpture of the bacteria E.coli goes on show at the National Museum of Scotland
E.coli by Luke Jerram
3-31 August, National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Flight launches new escape room experience
Scotland’s only escape room on an historic airfield launches this week at the National Museum of Flight in East Fortune. Operation Sabotage has been developed in collaboration with young people aged 16-25 as part of the Scotland 365 project and will take place from 5-14 August.
Galloway Hoard: Viking-age Treasure
30 July to 23 October 2022, Aberdeen Art Gallery
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.
Galloway Hoard: Viking-age Treasure exhibition at Kirkcudbright Galleries breaks records
The display of one of the most important UK archaeological finds of the century, The Galloway Hoard, has become the most popular exhibition to be held in Kirkcudbright Galleries since the venue opened in 2018.
National Museums Scotland launches Gaelic Language Plan consultation
National Museums Scotland has launched a consultation to inform the development of its third Gaelic Language Plan.
Taighean-tasgaidh Nàiseanta Alba A' Sireadh Bheachdan air a Phlana Gàidhlig
Tha Taighean Tasgaidh Nàiseanta Alba air co-chomhairleachadh fhoillseachadh a chuireas ri a threas Plana Gàidhlig.
National Museums Scotland acquires rare embroidery and launches new conservation internships
A rare embroidery dating from the early seventeenth century has been acquired by National Museums Scotland. The exquisite textile has been acquired with the support of textile collector and philanthropist Leslie B. Durst and coincides with the announcement of three Leslie B. Durst Textile Conservation Internships.
National Museum of Rural Life to showcase the wonders of wool
The wonders of wool will take centre stage at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May when the East Kilbride attraction hosts a special Woolly Weekend event.
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.