About National Museum of Scotland

The National Museum of Scotland features a diverse collection of art, design, fashion, science, and technology – all under one roof. It will take you on a journey through the history of Scotland and around the world.

This museum has over 12 million fascinating objects. The museum has six stories for different periods of Scottish history: Prehistoric Scotland, Kingdom of Scotland, Transformation of Scotland, Industrial Revolution, A Changing Nation. The sixth floor is the Terrace where you can get an exceptional view of the city.

Young and old alike will be mesmerized by the artifacts and exhibits from Scotland and the rest of the world, covering archeology, geology, science, art, natural history, and technology. 
 

Must See

  • Visit the Grand Gallery
  • Watch the Millennium clock chime the hour
  • Travel back in time through Scottish history
  • Mingle with royalty
  • Take a walk on the wild side
  • Run in the human hamster wheel
  • Take a selfie with a celebrity
  • Strike a pose in the Fashion and Style gallery
  • Journey to the dark side
  • See Edinburgh from the skies!
     

How to reach

If you are wondering how to get to  National Museum Of Scotland by Bus, Train or Lightrail. These are the lines and routes that have stops nearby - Train: ScotRail; Bus: 27, 300, 31, 47. Closest to your destination are Chambers Street; Forrest Road; Bristo Place; National Museum Of Scotland.
 

Tips

  • The National Museum of Scotland provides an in-depth overview of the country for first-time visitors. 
  • There's a Free Wi-Fi available at the museum. 
  • The museum is wheelchair accessible. 
  • You have a café, brasserie, shop, and rooftop restaurant with views of Edinburgh Castle
  • When there’s a popular temporary exhibition taking place, it may be crowded and bothersome. Hence prefer visiting either early in the morning or after 3 pm, when there are fewer visitors in the museum.
  • Avoid visiting on the public holidays and on school holidays due to heavy rush
  • The National Museum of Scotland is mostly crowded in summer period particularly the month of August. Winter is the calmest time in terms of visitors.

Visit Time

  • Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday:10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday:10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Waiting Time

10 minutes

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

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