Schools | National Museums Scotland Ignite curiosity, foster critical thinking, and enrich learning and teaching with the help of our incredible collections. Science and technology, the natural world, sustainability, art and design, world cultures and Scottish history – we cover it all at our four national museums across Scotland, and online. All sessions align with the Curriculum for Excellence, Sustainable Development Goals and the Meta-skills framework. Visit with your school group National Museum of Scotland Discover the history of Scotland, wonders of nature, diverse cultures, scientific breakthroughs and exquisite art, design and fashion. Find out more National Museum of Flight Explore the history and science of aviation from the First World War to the present day at this former airfield. Find out more National Museum of Rural Life Experience life in the countryside and learn about sustainability at our museum, farmhouse and historic working farm. Find out more National War Museum Learn about the story of Scotland at war, within the walls of Edinburgh Castle. Find out more Let the museum come to you Our Digital Schools Sessions run on Fridays in term time and are free of charge. Book a Digital Schools Session Browse our new Schools programme Our 2025-2026 programmes for Nursery, Primary, and Secondary schools are now available. Primary School and Nursery Programme 2025-26 383 KB PDF Secondary School Programme 2025-26 264 KB PDF If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us: Schools visits at National Museum of Scotland Email schools@nms.ac.uk Schools visits at National Museum of Flight Telephone 0131 247 4238 Email schoolsnmof@nms.ac.uk Schools visits at National Museums of Rural Life Telephone 0131 247 4377 Email schoolsnmorl@nms.ac.uk Schools visits at National War Museum Email schools@nms.ac.uk Subscribe to our Schools newsletter Keep up to date with our latest resources, digital sessions and more by subscribing today.