Collection Centre Tours
Find out the our collections are used in international research and see objects rarely on public display on a guided tour of the National Museums Collection Centre!
About Collection Centre Tours
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21st April 2026 19th May 2026 16th June 2026 plus 8 more date(s), see below for more info |
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| 10:30am - 12pm or 1pm - 2:30pm | |
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National Museums Collection Centre 242 West Granton Road, Edinburgh North EH5 1JA |
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| See event website for details | |
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Discover the secrets of how we store and research our collections. Find out how our collections are used in international research and see objects rarely on public display.
There are two tours on offer:
Scottish History & Culture features treasures from our archaeological collections and industrial objects from more recent history.
Natural World explores some of the unique specimens from Scotland's diverse and abundant natural world.
Advance booking is essential.
For ages 14+.
Additional Dates: 19 May 2026, 16 June 2026, 21 July 2026, 25 August 2026, 15 September 2026, 22 September 2026, 20 October 2026, 24 November 2026, 26 January 2027, 23 February 2027
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