About us | National Museums Scotland
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About us | National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland is a unique combination of world-class collections, programmes, places and people.
Our multi-disciplinary collection is an important resource, which we seek to share as widely as possible through our mission to preserve, interpret and make accessible for all, the past and present of Scotland, other nations and cultures, and the natural world.
We are a Scottish Charity and a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) supported through Grant-in-Aid from the Scottish Government and governed by an independent
Board of Trustees
.
Strategy
Our strategic plan sets out what we will do to achieve our mission and vision.
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Leadership
The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting our strategic direction. Our Executive Team is responsible for day-to-day operations and for the implementation of strategy.
Find out more
Strategic Plan
Find out about our strategy for 2022-2027.
Read more
Policies and reports
Read our guiding policies and explore annual reviews and reports.
Find out more
History
Discover the story of National Museums Scotland, from our 18th century beginnings to the present day.
Find out more
Annual Review 2025
Discover our activity and achievements from the past year in the Review 25 publication.
Explore the Review
NMS Enterprises
NMS Enterprises was established in 2002 to facilitate the commercial activities of National Museums Scotland.
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Jobs and volunteering
Want to work with us? Explore our current job vacancies, volunteer opportunities, and student placement information.
Find out more
Venue hire
The National Museum of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town offers the most stunning setting for memorable events.
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Contact us
Contact our museums, departments, and to find out more about what we do. We look forward to hearing from you.
Get in touch
Skip to main content
National Museums Scotland is a unique combination of world-class collections, programmes, places and people.
Our multi-disciplinary collection is an important resource, which we seek to share as widely as possible through our mission to preserve, interpret and make accessible for all, the past and present of Scotland, other nations and cultures, and the natural world.
We are a Scottish Charity and a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) supported through Grant-in-Aid from the Scottish Government and governed by an independent
Board of Trustees
.
Strategy
Our strategic plan sets out what we will do to achieve our mission and vision.
Find out more
Leadership
The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting our strategic direction. Our Executive Team is responsible for day-to-day operations and for the implementation of strategy.
Find out more
Strategic Plan
Find out about our strategy for 2022-2027.
Read more
Policies and reports
Read our guiding policies and explore annual reviews and reports.
Find out more
History
Discover the story of National Museums Scotland, from our 18th century beginnings to the present day.
Find out more
Annual Review 2025
Discover our activity and achievements from the past year in the Review 25 publication.
Explore the Review
NMS Enterprises
NMS Enterprises was established in 2002 to facilitate the commercial activities of National Museums Scotland.
Find out more
Jobs and volunteering
Want to work with us? Explore our current job vacancies, volunteer opportunities, and student placement information.
Find out more
Venue hire
The National Museum of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town offers the most stunning setting for memorable events.
Find out more
Contact us
Contact our museums, departments, and to find out more about what we do. We look forward to hearing from you.
Get in touch