National Museum of Scotland: Listing

Explore a different topic each day from Archaeology to Zoology. Meet museum staff, see objects and specimens up close, and find out how we use science to preserve, identify and investigate all kinds of exciting things! Free.

26 March to 28 March and 31 March to 4 April, 2pm (20 mins), Age 6+, Event and admission to the museum if free. For further information please telephone National Museum of Scotland on 0131 247 4422 or visit www.nms.ac.uk,
National Museum of Scotland

This beautiful precious metal has long symbolised wealth, power and success. See 350 shining examples, past and present, from a communal drinking cup linked with Robert the Bruce to a teapot for Billy Connolly, and delve into the science of silver.

25 January to 27 April, Drop in from 10am, All ages, £6/£5/Children 12 and under Free. Tickets are available from the National Museum of Scotland Ticket Desk. Book now on 0131 225 7534 or www.nms.ac.uk/silver,
National Museum of Scotland