
Collection Centre Tours
Tue 25 Aug · 11:30
National Museums Collection Centre
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Collection Centre Tours will be held at the National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh on 25 August 2026. The event will allow visitors to discover the secrets of the museum's collections. The price for the event 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: 15 September 2026, 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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Collection Centre Tours takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 11:30.
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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Collection Centre Tours will be held at the National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh on 25 August 2026. The event will allow visitors to discover the secrets of the museum's collections. The price for the event is available on the website.
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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: 15 September 2026, 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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National Museums Collection Centre242 West Granton Road, Edinburgh North EH5 1JA
Forth, Edinburgh
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When is Collection Centre Tours?
Collection Centre Tours takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 11:30.
Where is Collection Centre Tours taking place?
Collection Centre Tours is held at National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh (242 West Granton Road, Edinburgh North EH5 1JA).
How do I get tickets for Collection Centre Tours?
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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