National Museums Scotland

With details of upcoming events in May at National Museums Scotland:

Body Beautiful: Diversity on the Catwalk Discover how today’s fashion industry is challenging perceptions and championing alternative ideals of beauty in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland. Opening Thursday 23 May, Body Beautiful: Diversity on the Catwalk will examine the work of fashion creatives who are embracing inclusivity and body positivity, exploring themes such as size, gender, age, race and disability. See pivotal looks from designers including Max Mara, Ashish, Vivienne Westwood, Pam Hogg and Jean Paul Gaultier, and hear from key influencers in the industry, from models and stylists to photographers, editors and educators. read more What's on across our museums Wartime Experience Sun 12 May National Museum of Flight See wartime stories brought to life with vintage entertainment and living history groups. Explore First and Second World War encampments, see military vehicles and learn more about wartime life. From period music and dancing to wartime fashion, immerse yourself in life on the home front and enjoy tea and cake in our vintage marquee. Read more Edinburgh International Children’s Festival Sat 25 May National Museum of Scotland Celebrate the best of children’s theatre and dance from around the world with the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival. Take part in our special family day filled with creative arts activities, drop-in performances and pop-up installations for all ages. Watch the museum come to life and introduce your kids to the magic of theatre through interactive shows, music and dance. Read more Last chance to see Robots ‘Marvellous’ ‘Eye-opening’ ‘Inspiring’ This is your last chance to see the Robots exhibition before it closes on 5 May. Featuring more than 100 objects – from early automata to science fiction film stars and the creations of modern research labs – this is the most significant collection of humanoid robots ever assembled. book now More events at the National Museum of Scotland Science Saturday Sat 4 May, National Museum of Scotland As the Robots exhibition draws to a close, we’ll be exploring robots in popular culture at this all-ages event for sci-fi film fans. Discover robots used in real-life research and get hands-on with some tiny robot friends. Learn how science fiction has influenced science reality and hear special guests discuss everything from sound to the special effects in some of our film favourites. read more Japanese Tea Ceremony Sun 5 May, National Museum of Scotland Also known as The Way of Tea, the tea ceremony is the art of preparing and presenting matcha, powdered green tea. Join us to learn about this cultural tradition and experience traditional Japanese hospitality with Mio Shudo, Urasenke Japanese Tea Master. book now Symposium: Silver and Europe AD 200-600 Fri 10 May, National Museum of Scotland On the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the hoard of Roman silver from Traprain Law, our symposium speakers discuss new research on Roman silver and its impact in early medieval Scotland and across western Europe. read more Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Show Thu 23 May, National Museum of Scotland Join Edinburgh College of Art fashion students as they showcase their cutting-edge collections in the National Museum of Scotland’s iconic Grand Gallery. book now New arrivals at the farm With lambing and calving underway and the kitchen garden in full bloom, now is the perfect time for a visit to the National Museum of Rural Life. An Aberdeen Angus cross bull calf (pictured) was born on Easter Sunday, and named Angus by one of our visitors. Meet Angus and other newborn animals at the farm and keep up-to-date by following us on Facebook and Twitter. With our Annual Pass you can pay once to visit all year (T&Cs apply). Read More Become a member today and enjoy free entry to our exhibitions  Our mailing address is: National Museums Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF Copyright © 2019 National Museums Scotland, All rights reserved.