Board Of Trustees Of National Museums Of Scotland
Also known as: National Museums Scotland
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC011130
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Feb. 26, 1958
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- National Museums Scotland
Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1JF
Contact
- Website
nms.ac.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'
National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe. National Museums Scotland is a unique combination of world-class collections, programmes, places and people. Our multi-disciplinary collection is an important resource, historically, culturally and scientifically, which we seek to share as widely as possible through our mission to preserve, interpret and make accessible for all, the past and present of Scotland, other nations and cultures, and the natural world. We care for internationally significant collections of natural sciences, decorative arts, design and fashion, world cultures, science and technology, and Scottish history and archaeology. These collections span thousands of years and we use them to engage the public in exploring and celebrating the world through our displays and exhibitions, our online presence, national and international engagement programmes, schools’ programmes and resources.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: Section2 (1) of the National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985 states: So far as practicable and subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board shall (a) care for, preserve and add to the objects in their collections, (b) secure that the objects are exhibited to and interpreted for the public, (c) secure that the objects are available to persons seeking to inspect them in connection with study or research, (d) generally promote the public's awareness, appreciation and understanding of matters agricultural, archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural, environmental, historical, industrial, military, scientific and social both by means of the Board's collections and by such other means. including collaboration with other institutions, as they consider appropriate, and (e) provide education, instruction and advice and carry out research.
Geography
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £39,537,000 | £42,895,000 | 493 |
| March 31, 2024 | £39,554,000 | £41,975,000 | - |
| March 31, 2023 | £37,026,000 | £38,220,000 | - |
| March 31, 2022 | £35,592,000 | £33,812,000 | - |
| March 31, 2021 | £27,446,000 | £31,277,000 | - |
Nearby
- National Museums Scotland Charitable Trust 0.0 mi
- Society Of Antiquaries Of Scotland 0.0 mi
- Augustine United Church 0.1 mi
- Action to Protect Rural Scotland 0.1 mi
- Christian Aid 0.1 mi