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Collection Centre Tours

Tue 15 Sept · 11:30

National Museums Collection Centre

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Collection Centre Tours are scheduled for 15 September 2026 at the National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh starting at 10:30. The tour allows visitors to discover how collections are stored and researched. More information regarding access is available on the website.

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: 22 September 2026, 20 October 2026, 24 November 2026, 26 January 2027, 23 February 2027 Come along to Holyrood Park and join this guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!

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Frequently asked questions

Collection Centre Tours takes place on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 11:30. The event runs until Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Collection Centre Tours is held at National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh (242 West Granton Road, Edinburgh North EH5 1JA).

Tickets for Collection Centre Tours can be booked via nms.ac.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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