National Museum of Scotland Releases Schedule of Events for September, October 2015

Waterloo: After the Battle

15 May-27 September 2015

Exhibition Gallery 3, Level 1

Free

To mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, find out more about the impact of the battle within Scotland, from public celebrations to political unrest, the celebrity of veterans and the birth of battlefield tourism.

Photography: A Victorian Sensation

19 June-22 November 2015

Exhibition Gallery 1, Level 3

Cost: Adult £10/£8; Child £6.50; Under 12s free; Museums Scotland Members free; National Art Pass holders 50% discount

Meet the pioneers of photography and discover how the Victorian craze for the photograph transformed the way we capture images today and mirrors our own modern-day fascination for recording the world around us. Follow the cross-channel competition between photographic trailblazers Louis Daguerre and William Henry Fox Talbot, enter the world of the 1851 Great Exhibition and see some of the world's first stereophotographs. Then get swept up in the collecting craze of the carte-de-visite and discover the fascinating stories of the people behind the pictures, including Hill and Adamson's beautiful images of Victorian Edinburgh.

Kindly supported by The Morton Charitable Trust.

The Silversmith's Art: Made in Britain Today

18 September - 4 January 2016

Exhibition Gallery 2, Level 3

Free

This ground-breaking exhibition celebrates the exceptional creativity and skill which make Britain a world leader in modern silver. The Silversmith's Art features 150 masterpieces made by 66 acclaimed silversmiths between 2000 and 2015. At the heart of the exhibition is The Goldsmiths' Company's role as patron of contemporary studio silver. This guild, situated in the City of London, has supported Britain's gold and silversmithing trades for over 700 years.

National War Museum

Edinburgh Castle, EH1 2NG

Open 09:45-17:45 daily

Helmand Return

27 February 2015-March 2016

Free with admission to Edinburgh Castle

Five years after his poignant exhibition Helmand: Faces of Conflict, renowned photographer Robert Wilson revisited Afghanistan as an official war artist to record the British troops' final tour of duty. The photographs allow a rare insight into the process of withdrawing from a war zone; capturing the essence of the human and logistical challenges faced during the transfer of responsibility and withdrawal.

Helmand Return is created by Robert Wilson, curated by Catherine Collins and Rhiannon Adam, and loaned by Gallery One and a Half.

Events/Activities

National Museum of Scotland

Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF

Open 10:00-17:00 daily

For Everyone

Silversmithing Demonstrations

24 October - 14 November

Every Saturday 10:00-16:00

The Silversmith's Art: Made in Britain Today, Special Exhibition Gallery 2, Level 3

Free, drop in.

The Silversmith's Art: Made in Britain Today celebrates the exceptional creativity and skill which make Britain a world leader in contemporary silver. During the exhibition, four nationally acclaimed silversmiths will be demonstrating their skilful techniques at a workbench within the gallery.

For Adults

Open Study Short Courses: Victorian Photography

14, 21 August & 24 October

10:30-16:30 (doors open 10:15)

Seminar Room, Learning Centre, Level 4

Cost: £38/£27. Visit www.ed.ac.uk/short-courses or call 0131 650 4400 to book.

From its invention in 1839, photography had a huge impact on Victorian society. This course will explore the art, science, products and popularity associated with photography in the Victorian era. The course runs in conjunction with the major exhibition at National Museum of Scotland, and includes an exhibition entry.

Open Studies: Victorian Edinburgh

From 1 October (10 weeks)

10:30-12:30

Seminar Room, Learning Centre, Level 4

Cost: £121/£80. Book at www.ed.ac.uk/openstudies or call 0131 650 4400 to book.

Examine Edinburgh's economic social and political climate during 1837-1901 and assess how the city's inhabitants responded to some of the most important Scottish, British and international events of the era. Includes exhibition entry.

Glenmorangie Annual Lecture: Malcolm Appleby

22 September

19:00-20:00 (doors open at 18:15) , age 18+

Auditorium, entry via Lothian Street

Cost: £6/£5

Join engraver and silversmith Malcolm Appleby for the Glemorangie Annual Lecture at the National Museum of Scotland.

Doors Open Day at the National Museums Collection Centre

26 September - 27 September

National Museums Collection Centre

Free, booking required

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at National Museums Scotland? This guided tour offers a rare insight into how we care for and conserve our internationally important collections.

Victorian Photography: A Scottish Perspective

3 October

10:30-16:30 (doors open at 10:15)

Cost: £30/£25, Booking required. Adults 14+

Join our panel of speakers as they discuss the pioneers of early Scottish photography and their influence in Scotland and beyond.

Museum Socials

16 October - 18 March 2016

Every Friday 10:30-12:00

Free, call 0300 123 6789 to book your place. Meet at the Tower Entrance, 10:15 for 10:30

This new series of relaxed and informal sessions offers anyone living with Dementia, along with their relatives, friends and supporters, an opportunity to explore a different part of the museum each month with our learning staff. Sessions are free and include a cup of tea.

For families

Magic Carpet

2 September - 7 October

Every Wednesday 10:30-10:55, 11:30-11:55

Free, limited places. First come, first served basis.

Take a trip on the Magic Carpet to explore the fantastic things in the National Museum of Scotland through 25 minutes of stories, songs and activities.

Magic Carpet Minis

3 September - 8 October

Every Thursday 10:30-10:50, 11:30-11:50

Free

Magic Carpet Mini sessions especially for really young children and their carers. Come along and explore the fantastic things in the National Museum of Scotland through songs, stories, rhymes and objects in the unique museum setting.

Dig It! At the Museum: Magic Carpet Mini Diggers

Saturdays and Sundays in September

11:00-11:45, free but ticketed (Book from 1 September)

Join us for archaeology-themed songs, stories and actions on the Magic Carpet before putting new skills to the test with our toddler-friendly dig box. Suitable for ages 2-4 and their adult helper.

Dig It! At the Museum: Hands-On History

Saturdays and Sundays in September

14:00-16:00, free (drop in)

Explore objects from Scotland, Europe and beyond, all with an archaeological story to discover.

Explorathon

Friday 25 September

12:00-16:00, free (drop in)

Join us for this Scotland-wide celebration of all things scientific. Meet real researchers and find out what cutting edge discoveries are being made by our nation's world-class scientists. Ask questions, see some surprising sights and maybe even take part in their experiments.

Daily tours

Join one of our free daily tours and spend an hour exploring some of the highlights of the National Museum of Scotland.

September Themed Tours

Daily at 15:00 (1 hr)

Venue: Tours leave from the Meeting Point, Entrance Hall, Level 0

Free

Our free guided themed tours at National Museum of Scotland explore everything from Scotland's history to the supernatural.

Discover the National Museum

Daily at 11:00 (1 hr)

Venue: Tours leave from the Meeting Point, Entrance Hall, Level 0

Free

From stunning Victorian architecture to the Lewis Chessmen, this tour will give you a flavour of all the National Museum of Scotland has to offer.

Scottish Galleries Highlights Tour

Daily at 13:00 (1 hr)

Free

Tours leave from the Meeting Point, Entrance Hall, Level 0

Follow the story of Scotland through fascinating objects on this highlights tour.

Themed Tour

Daily at 15:00 (1 hr)

Tours leave from the Meeting Point, Entrance Hall, Level 0

Free

Looking for a more in-depth experience? We offer a wide range of themed tours. Ask at the information desk or check our website for forthcoming tour titles www.nms.ac.uk/tours

National Museum of Flight

East Fortune, EH39 5LF

Kite Festival

5 September - 6 September

10:00-17:00

Cost: Included in museum admission.

Join us for spectacular weekend in celebration of kites at the National Museum of Flight this September.

The Wheels and Wings Show

27 September

10:00-17:00

Cost: Adult £11/£9, Child £6 (under 5s free), Family (2 adults, 2 children) £29, Members free, includes museum admission, parking charges may apply.

Join us for this ever-popular event featuring planes, bikes and automobiles at National Museum of Flight.

National Museum of Rural Life

Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride G76 9HR

Country Fair

6 September

10:00-17:00

Cost: Adult £8/£7, Child £4.50 (under 5s free), Family (2 adults, 2 children) £23, National Museums Scotland Members free, Concession entry for National Trust for Scotland Members. For more details and to book, please call 0300 123 6789.

Join us for a celebration of all things rural this year.