Festive Events at National Museums Scotland

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Discover a world of wonders this Christmas and New Year     In between the turkey and mince pies, set some time aside to visit the National Museum of Scotland this Christmas. See objects sparkle in our Scotland's Early Silver exhibition, dust off your dancing shoes for our Hogmanay Family Ceilidh and sharpen your pencils for our Christmas Art Competition. There are plenty of free festive activities to get everyone off the couch and enjoying time together. Join in our countdown to Christmas with our silver-inspired advent calendar here.     more info       Festive activities for all the family at the National Museum of Scotland       Christmas Art Competition Wed 27–Sat 30 Dec, 10:30–16:30 Where will your artistic eye take you this Christmas – on a journey through time, around the world or perhaps to outer space? Take part in our annual art competition to see which object in our collections will inspire your inner artist. Supported by Artemis Investment Management     Find out More       Hogmanay Family Ceilidh Sat 31 Dec, 14:00–15:30 The ever-popular Hogmanay ceilidh returns to the Grand Gallery this year. Put your best foot forward and enjoy an afternoon of whirling and birling with the Canongate Cadgers Ceilidh Band. Supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery     Find Out More         At our other museums         National Museum of Rural Life Open daily, 10:00–17:00 (closed 25 & 26 Dec, 1 Jan) Walking boots and scarves at the ready for a Christmas visit to our 1950s farm where you can discover what life in the country was like in days gone by. Take in the fresh air, see the animals, visit the museum galleries and round-off the day with a hot chocolate in our café. Plus, as part of the National Lottery 'Thank You' campaign, National Lottery players can enjoy free entry to the museum until Sunday 17 December 2017. Terms and Conditions apply. Find out more     National Museum of Flight Open weekends, 10:00–16:00  Blow away the cobwebs this winter and visit the National Museum of Flight. Step on board Concorde, explore our hands-on galleries and learn about all things aeronautical. We're taking part in the National Lottery 'Thank You' campaign allowing National Lottery players free entry to the museum on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December 2017. Terms and Conditions apply. Find Out More       Unique Christmas gifts     Last minute present panic? There's still plenty of time to find something special for your friends and family this Christmas. From books to soft toys, jewellery to board games, there's something for everyone in our museum shops and online. Don't forget Members get 10% discount.     Find out More             Planning ahead for 2018         Wildlife Photographer of the Year Opens Fri 19 Jan Explore the incredible diversity and fragility of life on Earth in a new and spectacular way as Wildlife Photographer of the Year takes over our largest exhibition gallery for the first time. See 100 awe-inspiring images and come face-to-face with some of nature's most astonishing and challenging sights. Read More     Burns Unbound Sun 21 Jan, 11:00–16:00 Celebrate the poetry and legacy of Robert Burns with our packed programme of free creative activities and live music performances. From Traditional Tunes for Tiny People to the award-winning Loud Poets, there’s something for all ages. Plus, in the afternoon join us for some foot-stomping live music performances from Aonach Mòr, Barluath and duo Mohsen Amini and Craig Irving.   Read More         Have you got friends or family who love our museums as much as you do? The gift of membership could be the perfect present. Order before fri 15 dec to make sure It arrives in time for Christmas.             From our friends         Mrs Claus at Pollok House     Until Sun 24 Dec     Enjoy wandering through festively decorated Pollok House with your family this Christmas, then meet Mrs Claus and your child will receive a special Christmas present. Early booking is advised.     find out more                   Our mailing address is: National Museums Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF Copyright © 2017 National Museums Scotland, All rights reserved.