Summer exhibition at National Museums Scotland

Opening this month:   Game On  Our exciting summer exhibition opens this month   Get set for Game On, the world’s largest interactive exhibition about the history and culture of video games, opening Sat 29 Jun. From Space Invaders to Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario to Minecraft, play more than 100 arcade, handheld and console games spanning the last 50 years. Explore the creative and technological advances that have revolutionised the games we play, the wider cultural impact of the industry, and Scotland’s own vibrant gaming sector.   On the first Sunday of each month, we will be offering Relaxed Viewings where visitor numbers will be reduced and the volume of some games turned down. Exhibition curated and organised by the Barbican Centre.    Book now   LEGO® returns to the National Museum of Flight   Event | National Museum of Flight   Awesome Bricks    Sat 15 & Sun 16 Jun   Join us for a weekend of interactive LEGO® brick fun, with lots to see and do for all ages.   Book now   Celebrate Insect Week 2024      Event   National Museum of Scotland   Marvelous Moths   Sat 29 Jun    Read more   Event    National Museum of Scotland    Women in Entomology   Sat 29 Jun   Read more   Event    National Museum of Flight    Moth Hunters   Sun 30 Jun & Mon 1 Jul    Read more   Tell us what you think   We are currently developing a new exhibition with a bicycle theme and we’d like to hear your opinions. Fill in our questionnaire to be in with a chance of winning £50.   Take part in our questionnaire   Concert for a Summer's Night   Join us on Thu 20 Jun for an evening of vibrant string music from the Scottish Ensemble in the light-filled setting of the Grand Gallery.    Book now   Tractor Tots    Our next block of playful sensory singalong sessions for under 5s and their adults begins at the National Museum of Rural Life from Fri 7 Jun.    Book now   Magic Carpet at the National Museum of Scotland     Event   National Museum of Scotland   Magic Carpet Toddlers   Until Mon 24 Jun   Book now   Event   National Museum of Scotland   Relaxed Magic Carpet   Until Mon 1 Jul   Book now   Shop exclusive    First discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis but dating back to the 12th century, the Lewis chess pieces are an iconic piece of Scottish History. Shop our unique collections for some unusual and memorable gifts.   Shop the collection   Gilded Balloon at the Museum   We are ready to play host to Fringe legends Gilded Balloon once again. Start your day on a musical note, enjoy a bit of politics at lunchtime and slide into evenings filled with comedy, plus everything in-between from Friend(s), magic and musicals.   Book now   1 Game On, Bienal de São Paulo, 2017   Connect with us     Update preferences | Unsubscribe  To find out more about how your personal information may be used, please read our privacy notice. Our mailing address is: National Museums Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF   © National Museums Scotland. Scottish Charity SC011130