Annual Open Evening

An evening about National Museums Scotland’s collections and work, with presentations and audience questions.

Chair Ian Russell and Director Chris Breward host this annual evening about the museum collections and work across all National Museums Scotland sites. Dr Anna Groundwater presents on the upcoming Mary, Queen of Scots: Renaissance and Resistance exhibition, opening at the museum in 2027, followed by an opportunity for questions. The published event time is 18:15–19:15; entry is via the Lothian Street entrance from 18:00, tea and coffee are served on arrival, and the presentation begins at 18:30.