National Museums Scotland facts for kids
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| Formed | 1 October 1985 |
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| Jurisdiction | Scotland |
| Headquarters | Chambers Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF |
| Employees | 401 |
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| Charity registered in Scotland (No.SC01113) | |
National Museums Scotland (NMS) is a group of museums in Scotland. It is run by the Scottish Government. NMS looks after many important collections for the country. These collections cover natural sciences, art, world cultures, science, technology, and Scottish history.
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Scotland's National Museums
National Museums Scotland manages several amazing museums across the country. Each one offers a unique look into different parts of history and knowledge.
National Museum of Scotland
This museum is in Edinburgh. It has two main parts:
- The Museum of Scotland: This part tells the story of Scotland's history and its people. You can learn about ancient times right up to today.
- The Royal Museum: This section explores many different topics. It includes global geology, ancient finds (archaeology), animals (natural history), science, technology, and art from around the world.
National Museum of Flight
Located at East Fortune in East Lothian, this museum is all about planes and flying. You can see many different aircraft and learn about the history of flight. It's a great place for anyone interested in aviation.
National Museum of Rural Life
This museum is found at Wester Kittochside farm in South Lanarkshire. It shows what life was like on a Scottish farm in the past. You can explore old farm buildings and see how people lived and worked.
National War Museum
You can find this museum inside Edinburgh Castle. It tells the story of Scotland's military history. You can learn about battles, soldiers, and how wars have shaped Scotland.
Looking After Collections
National Museums Scotland has a special building called the National Museums Collection Centre. It is in Granton, Edinburgh. This is where many of the museum's items are stored safely. You can sometimes take guided tours to see behind the scenes. A newer building there holds collections of old clothes and fabrics.
The National Museum of Costume used to be at Shambellie House. This museum closed in 2013.
Who Runs National Museums Scotland?
National Museums Scotland is managed by a group of people called trustees. They make sure the museums are run well. The Scottish Government provides money to help fund the museums.
Amazing Things You Can See
The museums hold many famous and important items. Here are some of the highlights:
- Assyrian relief: A large stone carving from an ancient palace.
- Boulton & Watt engine: An early steam engine, showing how technology changed.
- Bute mazer: A beautiful old drinking bowl.
- Calcite crystal: A stunning crystal found in Scotland.
- Concorde G-BOAA: A famous supersonic passenger jet.
- Dolly the sheep: The world's first cloned mammal.
- Galloway Hoard: A huge collection of Viking-age treasures.
- Hunterston Brooch: An amazing piece of early Scottish jewelry.
- Lewis chessmen: Famous medieval chess pieces made from walrus ivory.
- Mauritius blue pigeon: One of only three skins left of this rare bird.
- Monymusk reliquary: An ancient Scottish holy container.
- Queen Mary harp: A very old and important Scottish harp.
- Qurneh burial collection: A complete ancient Egyptian burial collection. It is the only one outside Egypt.
- Seringapatam sword: A sword given to a Scottish general after a famous battle.
- Silver travelling canteen of Prince Charles Edward Stuart: Items used by Bonnie Prince Charlie.
- Talnotrie Hoard: Another important collection of ancient treasures.
- Tea Service of the Emperor Napoleon: A tea set that belonged to Napoleon.
See also
In Spanish: Museos Nacionales de Escocia para niños
- Museums in Scotland
- National Museums of the United Kingdom
- National Museums Northern Ireland
