John Murray Archive Exhibition The new, permanent £30 million archive holds 150,000 letters and manuscripts by the likes of Darwin, Byron, David Livingstone and Sir Walter Scott, representing a Who's Who of men and women writing in the fields of literature, science, politics, travel and exploration during the period 1768-1920. National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm, free, 0131-623 3845
Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories
Featuring over 300 objects drawn from the four corners of the globe and spanning centuries, this exhibition celebrates the wonder and diversity of the National Museums' world-class collections. From a Sumatran tiger to a Victorian corset, Treasured is an eclectic mix of the spectacular, extraordinary, precious and personal. The exhibition provides a link to the Royal Museum collections during closure, casting new light on familiar objects and giving a first glimpse of some of the objects which will be in the redeveloped National Museum of Scotland when it re-opens in 2011. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, daily 10am-5pm, free, 0131-225 7534
Desire Lines The Gallery is branching out of its usual setting and has invited a selection of artists to create artworks across the University campus while the gallery is temporarily closed for refurbishments. A printed guide will direct visitors around the campus. Until June 20. Talbot Rice Gallery, University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, free, 0131-650 2211
Two Horizons Exhibition displaying works from the Collections of Charles Asprey and Alexander Schroder. Until July 19. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art , Belford Road, daily 10am-5pm (7pm Thur), free, 0131-624 6200
Artist Rooms An extraordinary collection of international modern art featuring work by Vija Celmins, Ellen Gallagher, Damien Hirst, Alex Katz, Andy Warhol and Francesca Woodman. Until November 8. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Belford Road, daily 10am-5pm (7pm Thurs), free, 0131-624 6200
The Conversation Piece: Scenes of Fashionable Life This exhibition explores the tradition of the Conversation Piece group portraits of high-society sitters in strikingly informal situations. Until September 20. The Queen's Gallery, The Palace of Holyrood House, daily 9.30am-6pm, £5.50, (£14 family) 0131-556 5100
Alive With Innovations Eduardo Paolozzi was one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. This display brings together highlights of the artist's fresh, exciting and rebellious work of the 1950s. Until June 30. Dean Gallery, Belford Road, daily 10am-5pm (7pm Thur), free, 0131-624 6200
John Busby - Nature Drawings and Illustrations A selection of drawings, paintings and illustrations selected from John Busby's studio, celebrating his long-held interest in the natural world. John has illustrated some 35 books, and two books about Drawing Birds for the RSPB. Until June 27. Royal Scottish Academy Building, Mound, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm, free, 0131-225 6671
Barbara Probst One of Scotland's most prestigious independent galleries with an international reputation for innovative exhibitions, specialising in photographic work. Until July 19. Stills Gallery, 23 Cockburn Street, daily 10am-5om, free, 0131 622 6200
Robert Adam's Landscape Fantasies
Exhibition including more than 30 landscape watercolour and pen drawings by Robert Adam and by his sketching partners Paul Sandby and John Clerk of Eldin. Until August 2. National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, daily 10am-5pm (7pm Thu), free, 0131-624 6200
Willie Doherty - Buried A major exhibition of films and photographs by one of the most significant artists of our times. Rooted in his native Northern Island, Doherty's work addresses universal themes of individual and collective subjectivity and responsibility. Until July 12. Fruitmarket Gallery, Market Street, Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm, free, 0131-225 2383
Bawr Stretter! Messages From A Poet
An exhibition to mark the opening of the Edwin Morgan Archive at the Scottish Poetry Library. Until July 11. Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Close, Canongate, Mon-Fri 12-6pm, Sat 12-5pm, 0131-557 2876
Marion MacPhee - Legends of the Minch
The Skye printmaker exhibits a series which explores the story of a whale's journey through the Minch - the strip of sea dividing Skye and the Outer Hebrides. Until June 13. Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm, free, 0131-556 2647
Warlock and Witches in a Dance Expressive art inspired by the words of Robert Burns, created from a series of specialist creative writing and art workshops. Work by the Pentland Community Art Club and 12 people from the Royal Blind School. Until July 31. Writers' Museum, Lady Stair's Close, Royal Mile, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, free, 0131-529 4901
Commonwealth Suite Two new Collective Gallery commissions, filmed at The Royal Commonwealth Pool by Jordan Baseman and Henna-Riikka Halonen. Until July 19. Collective Gallery, Cockburn Street, Tue-Sat 12-5pm, free, 0131-220 1260
Art, Space and Nature An artist-led exhibition space with regular temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. Contributing artists are predominantly young, emerging artists living and working in Scotland. Until June 14. Patriothall Gallery, 1d Patriothall, off Hamilton Place, daily 12-5pm, free, 0131-226 7126
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Paper Works And So Does Print An exhibition of works by Ingrid Bell and Jane Murray. Until July 1. Patriothall Gallery, 1d Patriothall, off Hamilton Place, daily 12-5pm, free, 0131-226 7126
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