National Museums Scotland
listings
16 March - 27 April
2009
Highlights
Helmand: Faces of
Conflict
National War Museum
Until Sun 31 January
2010
Included in Edinburgh Castle admission
Helmand: Faces of Conflict at the National War Museum features the photography of Robert Wilson, war artist
with Edinburgh's 52 Infantry Brigade. From the faces of weary men returning from
three weeks on patrol to the dusty landscape of their surroundings, Wilson
captures the lives of soldiers and civilians with an unflinching sense of
intimacy.
Jean Muir: A Fashion
Icon
National Museum of Costume
Fri 3 April - Fri 31
October
Included in museum admission
Explore the work of an
international fashion designer, and unravel the distinctive Jean Muir look. Jean
Muir was an iconic figure in the world of fashion design, recognised
internationally as ‘the jewel in the crown of British fashion'. Jean Muir: A Fashion Icon celebrates the life
and work of this individual and revered dressmaker through a stunning display of
garments, sketches, patterns, accessories, catwalk footage and fashion
photography. The exhibition reflects the intimacy of Miss Muir's London premises - a white,
pristine environment in which she chose to live and work. Highlights from the
National Museums Scotland touring exhibition will be displayed, along with
garments selected especially for the National Museum of Costume. On show for the
first time will be a selection of jewellery from the
archive.
Treasured: Wonderful Things,
Amazing Stories
National Museum of Scotland
Until
2011
Free
This exhibition offers the chance to
discover some of the most extraordinary treasures in the care of National
Museums Scotland. Featuring over 300 objects drawn from the four corners of the
globe and spanning across centuries, Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing
Stories celebrates the wonder and diversity of the National Museums'
world-class collections.
From a Sumatran tiger to a Victorian
corset, Treasured is an eclectic mix of the spectacular, extraordinary, precious
and personal. The exhibition provides a link to the Royal Museum collections
during closure, casting new light on familiar objects and also giving a first
glimpse of some of the objects which will feature in the redeveloped National
Museum of Scotland when it re-opens in 2011.
Scotland: A Changing
Nation
National Museum of Scotland
New permanent
gallery
Free
Our major new gallery celebrates
Scotland's great contributions to the world, as part of the Homecoming Scotland
2009 programme. The gallery explores war, industry, daily life, social change
and emigration, as well as Scottish achievement in sport, culture, medicine,
science and technology.
Reflecting the vibrancy and
diversity of Scottish culture during the past century, Scotland: A Changing
Nation creates a thought-provoking glimpse into Scottish social
history.
Events/activities
National Museum of
Scotland
Scottish Traditions of Dance
Trust
Hawthornden Court
Sun 5 April
13:45/14:45
(30mins)
Free
Get your toes tapping to the sounds
and spectacle of Scottish traditional dance with a variety of performers, dance
styles and music.
Early Music Forum of
Scotland
Levels 1 and 2
Sun 22 March
12:45 - 15:45
Free
(Drop-in)
Enjoy an afternoon of early music
performed by a number of small ensembles, all playing an amazing variety of
period instruments.
Sunday Morning
Music
Level 1 galleries
Sun 29 March, Sun 26 April
11:00
(1hr)
Free
Enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning
stroll through the galleries to the soothing sounds of talented young
musicians.
In association with Live Music
Now! Scotland.
Cleanse the
Causeway
Hawthornden Court
Sun 29 March
12:45/13:45/14:45
(20mins)
Free
Join Living History Scotland as they
provide an interpretation of the weaponry and clothing used during this bloody
street battle between the Douglas and Hamilton followers in Edinburgh,
1520.
Antonine
Guard
Hawthornden Court
Sun 19 April
11:45/12:45/14:45
(30mins)
Free
Come along to Hawthornden Court and
meet a Roman soldier! Meet Scotland's last Roman legion, Legio V1 Victria, as
they line up for an impressive display of weapons, equipment and drill. Do you
have what it takes to join them?
The Killing
Times
Hawthornden Court
Sun 26 April
12:45/13:45/14:45
(30mins)
Free
What were matchlocks, flintlocks,
pikes and broadswords? Living History Scotland will take you back to 1689 to
experience the lives of the soldiers of the Cameronian and the Duke of Gordon's
Regiments. Come ready for action!
Curator's Choice: The Museum
Library
Dunfermline Room
Fri 24 April
14:00
(1hr)
£5/£4/Members free
Book now on 0131 225 7534
Mark Glancy and Helen Findlay from
Library and Information Services share a brief history of our library and its
collections, from its foundation in 1781 to the plans for a new Research Library
and Information Zone due to open in 2011.
Connect Super Science
Shows
Connect gallery
Every Saturday and Sunday
12:15/13:15/14:15/15:15
Free
Come along to our free events every
week in Connect. Find out about science in the real world at our Meet the
Scientist events or enjoy a Super Science Show!
Easter and Bank
Holiday fun!
A Slice of
Life
Levels 1, 3, 4
Wed 15 - Sun 19 April
11:00 - 13:00/14:00
- 16:00 (Drop-in)
Free
Step back in time and encounter
everyday characters from Scottish history. Meet a steam engine driver, an
Edinburgh doctor and an unlucky lady in the stocks!
Edinburgh
International Science Festival
Discover Science with the
University of Edinburgh at the Museum
Discover what's going on in
the world of science with real scientists. Explore medical and veterinary
science, pop in to a workshop or see a show about all kinds of fascinating
science! Event prices vary.
Mini-pod Puppet
Show
Special Exhibitions gallery
Mon 6 - Thu 9 April
10:00 -
16:30
Free (Drop-in)
Age 7+
Do you know what renewable energy
is? Measure the energy from solar panels and try other activities with our
Mini-pod and puppet pals Ricky and Lulu.
Discover
Evolution
Special Exhibitions gallery
Mon 6 - Thu 9
April
10:00 - 16:30
Free (Drop-in)
Age 7+
Did you know that 2009 sees the
bicentenary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of
his work On the Origin of Species? Find out all about evolution with our
biologists.
Meet the Medics and
Vets
Hawthornden Court
Wed 8 - Tue 14 April
10:00 -
16:30
Free (Drop-in)
Age 5+
Find out about the research being
done by scientists in medicine and veterinary medicine.
Creative
Computing
Special Exhibitions gallery
Fri 10 - Tue 14
April
10:30/12:30/14:30 (1hr 30mins)
£3
Age 10 - 15
Book now on 0131
533 0322
Program animated characters with the
SCRATCH programming language and make them respond to light or the sound of your
voice!
Robot
Fun
Special Exhibitions gallery
Fri 10 - Tue 14 April
10:00 -
16:30
Free (Drop-in)
Age 6+
Have fun teaching our robots new
tricks. Will this be the year you beat our famous robot at a game of Connect
4?
Show
Science
Connect gallery
Mon 6 - Fri 10 April
14:00
(20mins)
Free
Age 5+
Explore a different topic each day
from archaeology to zoology. Meet museum staff, see objects and specimens not
usually on display and find out about the science used to preserve, identify and
investigate!
National Museums Collections
Centre Tours
Tower entrance
Wed 8, Mon 13 April
14:00 (2hrs
including travel)
Free
Book now on 0131 225 7534
Join us on a fascinating tour of our
National Collections Centre at Granton. See conservation in action and discover
some of the amazing objects in our collections. Includes free return shuttle service
from the National Museum of Scotland.
Free Tours: Scottish
Collections
Tours leave from the Hawthornden Court meeting
point:
Highlights Tour
(1hr)
Daily 11:30/13:30
Themed Tour (1hr)
Daily 14:30
Family Tour
(15mins)
Sat 14:00
Treasured: Wonderful Things,
Amazing Stories Tour (1hr)
Tue 15:00/Fri 12:00
Information about topics for themed
and family tours can be found on the Museum's information screens and on our
website www.nms.ac.uk/tours
National Museum of
Flight
Edinburgh
International Science Festival
Fantastic Flight - The
Flying Forces Show
Fri 10 - Sun 19 April
11:00/12:00/14:00/15:00
(20mins)
Age 3+
What holds an aeroplane in the air
and what makes it come back down to earth? Why will a certain design of
aeroplane not go much faster even with a much bigger engine? Discover the
answers to these questions through our interactive science show led by our
fantastic facilitators.
Fantastic Flight -
Flingers
Fri 10 - Sun 19 April
11:30 - 13:00/14:00 - 16:00
(20mins)
Age 3+
Will your fantastic fingers fold a
paper aeroplane that you can fling the furthest? Drop in to our workshop and let
us help you make a range of designs that can go the distance.
Fantastic Flight -
Footprints
Fri 10 - Sun 19 April
10:00 - 17:00 (30mins)
Age
3+
Can you spot the way that the
physical forces of flight have shaped our aircraft? Follow the clues then find
the answers on our trail for all the family.
Make and
take
Camouflage
Sat
25 - Sun 26 April
11:30 - 13:00/14:00 - 16:00 (20mins)
Age
3+
Try on some of our camouflage
clothing before designing your own pattern.
National Museum of
Costume
Inspired by Jean Muir: Adult
Workshop
Focus on Fashion: Digital Photography
Sat 25
April
12:00 - 16:00
Adult £15, Concession £10
Work with our tutors, professional
photographers Richard Cross and Ewan Arkieson, and a house model to develop your
photography skills to capture the look and feel of high fashion. You will need
to bring your own camera for the day.
Easter Egg
Hunt
Sun 12, Mon 13 April
11:00 - 16:00
Free with museum
entry
Fun for all the family. Join us in
the house and grounds for an Easter extravaganza with quizzes, trails and games
throughout the day. Will you find the golden eggs hidden around the
museum?
National Museum of Rural
Life
Mother's Day
Sun
22 March
14:00 - 16:00 (Drop-in)
Join in our craft workshop and make
something special for mum. All ages welcome.
Spring
Stargazing
Wed 25 March
19:00 (2hrs)
Booking essential on 0131
247 4377
Try your hand at astronomy with the
Clydesdale Astronomical Society (weather permitting) and find out what the
heavens have to offer in springtime.
Spring into
Easter
Sun 12 April
10:00 - 17:00
Meet our Easter bunnies, join the
Mad Hatter's tea party and complete our Easter egg trail! Enter your decorated
egg into our Best Egg competition or show off your pet at our annual PetShow -
call 0131 247 4377 to register.
Sunday Craft
Sessions
Sun 29 March , Sun 19 April
14:00 - 16:00
(Drop-in)
Get crafty at one of our regular
sessions and make something to take away with you.
Wednesday parent and toddler
sessions
Wed 25 March, Wed 8 April, Wed 22 April
13:00
(1hr)
Parents with pre-school children are
welcome to join us. Song time, story time or craft time - come along and see
which session is on, or call us on 0131 247 4377 .
Museum
addresses:
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh,
EH1 1JF
National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
National
Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian EH39 5LF
National
Museum of Costume, Shambellie House, New Abbey, Dumfries, DG2 8HQ
National
Museum of Rural Life, Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride, G76
9HR
For booking, opening times and
location details, contact National Museums Scotland on 0131 247
4422/www.nms.ac.uk
Please note that National Museums Scotland (no ‘of' or ‘the) is our
corporate name. Our individual museums are called National Museum of Scotland,
National Museum of Flight, National Museum of Rural Life, National Museum of
Costume and National War
Museum.
"The world's greatest dressmaker." Jean Muir: A
Fashion Icon.
http://www.nms.ac.uk/jeanmuir <http://www.nms.ac.uk/jeanmuir
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