A World of Maths Trail

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh 1st Jan-31st Dec All day Free

Explore the National Museum of Scotland through a maths lens! Through the fascinating world of maths, discover amazing innovations, explore how we communicate, and be wowed by the natural world.

The trail is aimed at ages 7+ and is suitable for families or school classes.

Download the trail to complete on site and find helpful hints in our Teacher's Notes, as well as activities to do back in the classroom.

Download Maths Trail

Download Teacher's Notes

Latest News and Events

News 25th March 2026

Maths Week Scotland is moving

Responsibility for the Maths Week Scotland programme is moving to Education Scotland. Planning is underway for the tenth anniversary of the programme. Further information will be available from Education Scotland soon.

News 2nd February 2026

STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2026

STEM Ambassador in Scotland (SAIS) Week is a celebration of all things STEM in Scotland through the experiences of our STEM Ambassadors.

1st Jan-31st Dec

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Event

Money Maths at Museum on the Mound

Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh | All day | Free

We are excited to offer Maths versions of our popular money-themed schools workshops. These are entirely free of charge. Best suited for P5-P7 pupils.