What’s on March

March 31 – September 3

National Museum of Scotland: The Tomb - Ancient Egyptian Burial

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

The newest exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland will tell the story of one extraordinary ancient Egyptian tomb. Built around 1290 BC, and after centuries of use, it was sealed in the early 1st century and left undisturbed until its excavation some 1,900 years later. “The Tomb: Ancient Egyptian Burial” explores a tomb constructed in the great city of Thebes (modern day Luxor) shortly after the reign of Tutankhamun. First built for the chief of police and his wife, it was looted and reused several times, leaving behind a collection of beautiful objects from various eras.

Cost: Free

Until March 26

Ancient mirrors bring “Reflection On Celts” exhibition at the McManus Museum in Dundee to life

McManus Galleries, Dundee

“Reflections on Celts” sees two ancient mirrors come together to tell two very different stories. By using the British Museum’s Holcombe mirror, and National Museums Scotland’s Balmaclellan, the exhibition will help us to understand the relationships between communities in Britain some 2,000 years ago. The mirrors are supplemented by key objects from The McManus’ collection which will explore the history of the Celts in Dundee and the surrounding area. Highlights include John Duncan’s painting ‘The Riders of the Sidhe’, a replica of the Hunterston Brooch, plus a stunning 3D visualisation of the Dundee Law - a monument that sits on a volcanic plug overlooking the city.