What's on - National Museum of Scotland | National Museums Scotland

What's on - National Museum of Scotland | National Museums Scotland
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List of Exhibitions
Exhibition
Giants
Sat 31 Jan
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Mon 14 Sept
'Giants' showcases the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived 66 million years ago, through life-sized sculptures, skeletons, and fossils.
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Exhibition
Scotland's First Warriors
Sat 27 Jun 2026
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Sun 16 May 2027
'Scotland's First Warriors' reveals the origins and impact of conflict in prehistoric Scotland.
Free
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Exhibition
Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire
Sat 14 Nov 2026
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Sun 18 Apr 2027
'Roman Scotland' will tell new stories of Roman occupation and reshape our understanding of Scotland’s relationship with the Roman world.
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List of Events
Event
Find Out Fridays
5 Sep 25 - 26 Jun 2026, every Friday afternoon during term time 13:30 – 16:00
Drop-in Friday fun for families of all ages.
Free
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Centre for Open Learning: Discovering Decorative Arts
15 Apr-17 Jun 2026, Wednesdays 14:00-16:00
Discover how technology, trade, belief systems, and industry have shaped decorative art in this ten week course from the University of Edinburgh.
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Centre for Open Learning: Colour in Science and Nature
16 Apr - 14 May 2026, Thursdays 14:00-15:30
Explore colour throughout science and nature in this five week course from the University of Edinburgh.
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Relaxed Morning
1 Feb - 6 Dec 2026, 10:00 - 12:00 (Quiet space open until 12:30)
Join us for our monthly Relaxed Morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.
Free
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Sensory Sunday
Sun 1 Feb – Sun 6 Dec 2026, 11:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 15:00
Exciting, hands-on sensory play sessions for children with additional support needs.
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Magic Carpet
Mon 11 May - Mon 22 Jun
Explore the collection with our Magic Carpet sessions for under 5s. Inspire curious little minds through song, rhymes, movement and sensory play.
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Event
Museum Socials
17 Apr - 24 Jul, 10:30 – 12:00
Our Museum Socials are designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends, carers, and supporters.
Free
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Event
Gordon Buchanan: Giants of the Land
Sat 16 May
Join award-winning wildlife filmmaker and presenter Gordon Buchanan as he shares his experiences of filming the world’s great land animals.
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Centre for Open Learning: the History and Culture of Colour
21 May - 18 Jun 2026, Thursdays 14:00-15:30
Uncover how colours affect culture and society in this 5 week course from the University of Edinburgh.
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