At National Museums Scotland, we care for collections of national and international importance, preserving them, interpreting them and making them accessible to as many people as possible.

We work with museums and communities across Scotland and beyond, introducing our collections to a much wider audience than can physically visit our museums, through partnerships, research, touring exhibitions, community engagement, digital programmes and loans.

Our wealth of treasures represent more than two centuries of collecting. Collections take in everything from Scottish and classical archaeology to decorative and applied arts; from world cultures and social history to science, technology and the natural world. We also provide advice, expertise and support to the museums'​ community across Scotland.

We have four museum sites which open to the public each showing different parts of the collections:

the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh 
the National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian 
the National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride 
the National War Museum Scotland, Edinburgh Castle 

In addition, our National Museums Collection Centre is based in Granton, Edinburgh, and houses literally millions of items - from our collection of 1.2 million insects and classic cars to whale skeletons!

Museums

National Museums Scotland

Christopher Breward

Hannah Barton

Sam Alberti

Jeremy Harper

Peter Williamson

Janie Hopkins Ellis

Rachel Walcott

The Management Team at National Museums Scotland oversees the strategic and operational functions necessary to enhance visitor engagement and experience. This team includes roles such as Engagement Manager, Visitor Services Manager, and Health and Safety Manager, focusing on ensuring exceptional visitor interactions and maintaining safe, accessible environments. Additionally, the team includes the ICT Business Support Manager and Digital Product Manager, who drive digital initiatives and technological support, along with the Design & Production Manager and Development Manager, who manage creative outputs and development projects to ensure the effective presentation and sustainability of the museum's vast collections.

Management Team

Curatorial Team

Management Team

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