The National Museum's Scotland Listings Until October 31st Include WATERLOO: AFTER THE BATTLE, PHOTOGRAPHY: A VICTORIAN SENSATION and More
By: BWW News Desk Aug. 19, 2015
Below are the National Museums Scotland listings until October 31st. For more information, visit www.nms.ac.uk
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Masters of Japanese Porcelain
Until 30 August 2015
Exhibition Gallery 4, Level 1
Free
In the late 19th century, new markets and technologies inspired innovation in the Japanese ceramic industry. The finest potters of this period achieved recognition as Imperial Household Artists. This small exhibition focuses on four such individuals; Seif? Yohei III (1851-1914), Miyagawa K?zan (1842-1916), It? T?zan I (1846-1920) and Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922).
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
Free Fringe Music
8-30 August
14:00-14:40
Free, drop-in
Experience the joy of live music this festival with daily performances at National Museum of Scotland. From bold brass to fabulous fiddlers, Free Fringe Music showcases the best contemporary talents from Scotland and further afield. See www.nms.ac.uk/fringefor details.
For Adults
Museum After Hours: Friday Fringe Takeover
14, 21 & 28 August
19:30-22:30, age 18+
Cost: £16/£14
Enjoy a unique flavour of the Fringe and explore our galleries after hours across three exhilarating nights, each with hand-picked performers, music, comedy, bars and entry to our fascinating exhibition, Photography: A Victorian Sensation. Guest-programmed by the festival gurus at The List, each night of this adults-only extravaganza will offer a different and tantalizing taste of the Fringe, along with our special exhibitions and activities tailored around our world-class collections.
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.
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.
NEW! 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.
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Museum addresses:
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian EH39 5LF
National Museum of Rural Life, Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride, G76 9HR
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