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Go behind the scenes of National Museums Scotland’s collection of over 70,000 geological specimens.
To mark the Scottish Geology Festival join Assistant Curator Emily Brown to learn more about National Museums Scotland’s stunning collections of minerals, meteorites and rocks.
Scotland’s internationally important geology has directly influenced our landscapes, built heritage and industry and is intrinsically linked with our sense of place.
Join Emily behind the scenes to discover more about our collection of over 70,000 geological specimens, find out what they’re used for and their role in creating a sustainable future.
This is an in-person tour at the National Museums Collection Centre, for those aged 14 and over. The tour includes light refreshments.
We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.
Our Collection Centre is a working site which we are transforming to enable better public access.
- Our tours involve standing and walking on ground level only.
- The tours move between buildings, so please dress for the weather.
- If you would like a stool, let us know.
If you will be using a wheelchair, an assistance dog, require disabled parking or have any other access requirements, please email us in advance of the tour at publicevents@nms.ac.uk.
Accompanying essential carers go free.
Tickets from £25, booking essential. Book here
An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2025, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust. Please support us: Discover – Support – Join.
