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National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JF

Explore Scotland's natural world, science, design and history under one roof in Edinburgh.

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Illustrative photo, not National Museum of Scotland. Photo: Jessica Rockowitz / Unsplash
ENTRYFree standard admission

General admission is free; exhibitions may be paid.

STATUSCheck before travel

Details can change without notice.

LOCATIONEdinburgh

United Kingdom · EH1 1JF

About National Museum of Scotland

The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh brings together collections covering the natural world, science, design, history and cultures from around the globe. It is a large indoor museum that suits families and can easily fill a day, with current exhibitions and visiting details listed on the official website.

Highlights

  • Natural world, science and design
  • Scottish history and global collections
  • Good for families
  • Accessible for wheelchair users
  • Indoor, good for rainy days

Details are checked against public sources including Wikidata and Wikipedia. Opening times and prices change, so please check the official website before you travel.

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