National Museums Scotland

There are several events coming up at National Museums Scotland in August:

National Museum of Scotland Festival Programme

Join us in August to enjoy some of the very best of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the National Museum of Scotland. Our adults-only Museum After Hours events feature comedy, dance, music and cabaret performances, on Friday 11, 18 and 25 August. Tickets include entry to our major summer exhibition Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites. For daytime Fringe entertainment, join us at 14:00 every day between 5–27 August to enjoy Free Fringe Music in the Grand Gallery. See our full list of Free Fringe Music performers here.

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	Events across our museums

Awesome Bricks Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug National Museum of Flight Come to our brand new event Awesome Bricks at the National Museum of Flight for two days of brick-building adventures. Master the art of building with LEGO® bricks and see amazing creations from other LEGO® enthusiasts. Limited Early Bird tickets available. Book now Go Wild in Summer: Foodie Farm Mon 31 Jul–Fri 4 Aug National Museum of Rural Life The second week of our Go Wild in Summer family activities at the National Museum of Rural Life celebrates the food that comes from the farm. Have a go at butter-making, learn about the journey of honey from bee to pot, and plant some seeds to grow herbs or vegetables at home. Download the full programme to plan your day. READ MORE

	Also in August

Gilded Balloon at the Museum Wed 2–Mon 28 Aug, National Museum of Scotland Gilded Balloon return to the museum with an inspiring programme showcasing the very best in comedy, theatre and children's shows. From puppets to politics, Shakespeare to science, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Daily from 10:00–01:00.  More Info

Culloden at Filmhouse Tue 15 Aug, 18:00–19:40, Filmhouse Experience Peter Watkins' 1964 docudrama Culloden on the big screen, with an introduction from David Forsyth, Principal Curator of Medieval–Early Modern Collections at National Museums Scotland. In partnership with Filmhouse. Book Now

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Plan a Jacobite journey Inspired by our Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites exhibition, the new Jacobite trail helps you plan a journey of the real places where the story unfolded. From Linlithgow Palace to Culloden Battlefield, the trail covers 26 historic sites across Scotland. Watch the trailer, download the eBook and enter the competition to win a six-night Jacobite journey. Follow the Trail An artist's perspective Visual artist Sue Jane Taylor’s multi-media exhibition, Age of Oil, is now on at the National Museum of Scotland. Find out more about the exhibition, her influences, and time on board North Sea offshore platforms on our Explore pages. Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival. Find Out More

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