Contact us

Do you want to discover more about our collections and research? Do you need to arrange a school visit? Would you like to confirm our museum opening times and admission? Want to tell us your views about our website? Contact the relevant team at the National Museums Scotland using the information below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our most frequent requests

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School, college and all group visits

Connect science shows at the National Museum of Scotland There's a host of things to see and do for groups of all ages across all our sites. Find out how to book for experiences reflected in the curriculum for children age 3-18; from the new Second World War activities at the National War Museum to Connect - the interactive science and technology gallery, with free resources, live demonstrations and hands-on sessions for schools.

More information: find out more on our schools and colleges pages
Contact: avoid disappointment and contact our schools bookings hotline on schools@nms.ac.uk or call 0131 247 4041.

Our Museums

National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Open daily from 10:00-17:00
Free entry.
More information: visit our National Museum of Scotland homepage.
Contact: Main switchboard on 0131 225 7534.

National Museum of Costume
Shambellie House, New Abbey, Dumfriesshire, DG2 8HQ
Open daily from 10:00-17:00 from April-October
Adult £3.50, Conc £2.50, Child 12 and under and Members free!
More information: visit our Museum of Costume homepage.
Contact: Main switchboard on 0131 247 4030.

National Museum of Flight
East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, EH39 5LF
Open daily 10:00-17:00 from April-October (10:00-18:00 in July and August)
Open weekends only 10:00-16:00 from November-March
National Museum of Flight: Adult £8.50, Conc £6.50, Child 12 and under and Members free!
Admission price now includes Concorde Boarding pass
More information: visit our National Museum of Flight homepage.
Contact: 0131 247 4238

National Museum of Rural Life
Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride, G76 9HR
Open daily 10:00-17:00
Adult £5.50, Conc £4.50, Child 12 and under and Members free! (except for Big Days Out events)
More information: visit our National Museum of Rural Life homepage.
Contact: Main switchboard on 0131 247 4369.

National War Museum
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Open daily 09:45-17:45 from April-October
Open daily 09:45-16:45 from November-March
Entry to the Museum is free with admission to Edinburgh Castle.
More information: visit our National War Museum homepage.
Contact: Main switchboard on 0131 247 4413.

National Museums Collection Centre
Granton, Edinburgh
Open by appointment only.
More information: visit our National Museums Collection Centre homepage.
Contact: Main switchboard on 0131 247 4470.

Venue hire

National Museums Scotland can provide a range of unique and stunning venues for your wedding, corporate event, fashion show, movie premier, lecture, business breakfast, graduation ceremonies - indeed any special gathering you may have in mind! For a professional services to ensure that your event is particularly memorable contact NMS Enterprises Ltd.
More information: visit our dedicated hospitality and events pages and download a brochure.
Contact: email the team on hospitality@nms.ac.uk or telephone 0131 247 4307.

E-newsletter

If you wish to subscribe to our very popular e-newsletter to ensure you never miss an issue of our guide to all the latest events, exhibitions and special offers across National Museums Scotland, or if you want to change your contact details or unsubscribe from our mailing list, simply fill in our E-newsletter online form.

Collections

Our collections represent astonishing diversity, from fossils showing evidence of the earliest forms of life, to the rich artifact collections representing other world cultures. Each curatorial department takes responsibility for a particular area. Let us help direct any queries you may have about:

Archaeology
More information: visit our Archaeology pages.
Contact: Linda Drummond, Departmental Administrator, at l.drummond@nms.ac.uk or telephone 0131 247 4050.

Natural Sciences
More information: visit our Natural Sciences pages.
Contact: Jennifer Felton, Departmental Administrator, at j.felton@nms.ac.uk or telephone 0131 247 4228.

Science and Technology
More information: visit our Science and Technology pages.
Contact: Maureen Kerr, Departmental Administrator on m.kerr@nms.ac.uk or telephone 0131 247 4274.

Scotland and Europe
More information: visit our Scotland and Europe pages.
Contact: Kerry McMillan, Departmental Administrator, on k.mcmillan@nms.ac.uk or telephone 0131 247 4217.

World Cultures
More information: visit our World Cultures pages.
Contact: Rachel Smith, Departmental Administrator, on r.smith@nms.ac.uk or telephone 0131 247 4230.

Collections Management
More information: visit our Collections pages.
Contact: Clare McIntyre, Department Administrator, on c.mcintyre@nms.ac.uk or telephone 0131 247 4073.

Conservation and Analytical Research
More information: visit our Conservation and Analytical Research pages.
Contact: Nicola Galloway, Departmental Administrator, on n.galloway@nms.ac.uk or telephone 0131 247 4290.

Royal Museum Project

The Royal Museum Project will transform the Victorian Royal Museum building to create an integrated and world class National Museum of Scotland, a 21st century experience built around our internationally diverse collections. The £46.4 million project, which will be completed by 2011, will open a new floor at street level, create inspiring exhibitions and new learning zones and improve access for all.
More information and full contact details: visit our Royal Museum Project homepage

Corporate Management Team

The Corporate Management Team is responsible for implementing the policies and objectives of the National Museums Scotland Trustees. The team is led by the Director, Dr Gordon Rintoul, who also provides leadership to staff and volunteers.
More information and full contact details: visit our Corporate Management Team pages.

Equalities policy

National Museums of Scotland continues its commitment to equality and participation of a wide audience by Equality Scheme and Action Plans for disability, gender and race equality.
More information: visit our Equalities Duty pages.
Contact: Tamsin Russell, Organisational Development Projects Manager, on t.russell@nms.ac.uk or telephone 0131 2474434.

Freedom of Information requests

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, you can make a request for information held by National Museums Scotland and be entitled to receive it, provided no exemptions apply.
More information: find out how you can download and post our request form, or fill in our online version on our how to make a request pages.
Contact: Helen Findlay, Information/Knowledge Manager, on h.findlay@nms.ac.uk or telephone 0131 247 4153.

Membership, donations and patrons

Do you want to become a National Museums Scotland Member or find out more about how your donation or becoming a patron can help us to deliver our vision to be a world class museums service that informs, educates and inspires?
More information and full contact details: visit our Support us pages

National Fund for Acquisitions

Each year, around 150 objects are added to Scotland’s collections through funding from the National Fund for Acquisitions (NFA). Museums, galleries, libraries, archives and record offices all benefit from this funding. You can apply to the NFA for assistance with a purchase if you meet the fund guidelines.
More information, full contact details and online application form: visit our National Fund for Acquisitions pages.

Online shop

Our new online shop offers a range of publications and books which you can browse and buy online in confidence.
More information, full contact details and an online enquiry form: visit our Online shop contact page.

Partnerships

At the National Museums Scotland we are committed to working with other organisations across Scotland and internationally to maximise value for everyone from our collections and experience. Our services also include assistance for museums in scotland to develop better care of and access to our nation’s collections and work to engage different groups and communities with our collections.
More information: visit our National Connections: Partnerships pages.

Press office

For all media enquiries, press images and filming requests please contact the National Museums Scotland press office.
More information and full contact details, including out of hours cover: visit our Press office pages.

Suggestions, compliments and complaints

The Trustees and staff of National Museums Scotland are committed to providing the best possible service to the public, whether in person at one of our museums or online. If you have a comment about our level of service, please do get in touch.
More information and full contact details: visit our Standards of service pages.

Volunteering

Collections volunteers at National Museums Scotland Around 200 volunteers make a valuable contribution to our work at the National Museums Scotland. They help in many of our departments across all our museum sites and play an important role, increasing our visitors’ enjoyment and understanding of our collections. Our Volunteers Programme covers all aspects of volunteering, placements and internships and work experience.

More information and full contact details: visit our Volunteers Programme pages.

Website

The National Museums Scotland web team is responsible for the provision and development of this website. We appreciate your comments and suggestions which will help us develop our online services for the future. Please get in touch to tell us your views!

Contact: The web team can be contacted by email on webmaster@nms.ac.uk.

Other queries

If you can't find the answer you are looking for from the above list, please email our general enquiries response team on info@nms.ac.uk.

You can also write to: National Museums Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, Scotland or telephone our main switchboard on 0131 247 4422. If you are dialling internationally, the code is 44 (0). Typetalk: 18001 0131 247 4422.