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School visits at the National Museum of Scotland
Scotland - past, present and future.
What impact has Scotland had on the world, and the world on
Scotland? Explore Scotland's rich and colourful history
through our extensive collections and hands-on exhibits.
- See treasures from the edges of history and trace Scotland's
story from Pictish stones to the Industrial Revolution.
- Explore Scotland: A Changing
Nation and examine how Scotland has been shaped into the nation
it is today.
- Visit Connect - our interactive science gallery.
From robots to Dolly the Sheep, locomotion to space travel, let
your class discover the inventions that have changed
our lives!
- See history come alive - find out what happened when
Campie Primary School met the Romans here.
Get up
close and personal with Ancient Egypt this Spring! Visit our
special exhibition Treasured: Wonderful
Things, Amazing Stories to see amazing Egyptian exhibits then
join us for Unwrapping the Mummy and help us discover how
this mummy died! See Primary Schools Programme 09-10 for
details.
What do we offer schools at the National Museum of
Scotland?
- Free admission for all pre-booked school groups
- Free teacher-led object handling sessions - explore the past
using real and replica objects
- Workshops and live interpretation sessions led by experienced
facilitator
- Events for teachers
- Seminars, workshops and debates led by experts for older
students. You can see the results of our
2009 Salt of the Earth photography workshop here.
- An interactive look at science and innovation in our Connect gallery
- Free teachers' packs and online resources
- Bookable lunch area, toilets and museum shop
How to book - it couldn't be easier!
Your school visit should be booked in advance. Telephone 0131
247 4041 or email schools@nms.ac.uk
Cost
Admission to all our museums is free for all pre-booked school
groups. The cost for workshops and activities is £2 per pupil,
unless otherwise stated.
Maximum group size
Sessions are for one class (33 pupils) unless otherwise
stated.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel please give as much notice as possible. We
may have to charge an administration fee if you cancel within three
weeks of your planned visit.
What we need to know
- Name and address of school
- School telephone number
- Name of group leader
- Number and age of pupils
- Number of adults (ratio 1 adult: 10 children)
- Preferred date and time for your visit
- Packed lunch requirements