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National Museum of Scotland

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Welcome to the official National Museums Scotland Facebook page. Become a fan and explore all four of our museums across Scotland. To find out more visit us on the web at: www.nms.ac.uk

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This Facebook page is maintained by National Museums Scotland’s Digital Media and Press teams. We love getting messages and feedback through Facebook, however, please note we can only monitor our page during office hours, Monday to Friday, so will usually be unable to respond to messages or queries sent out of hours. We cannot guarantee to answer all your questions, but will always pass them on to the relevant people within National Museums Scotland.

You can also contact us through our website: www.nms.ac.uk/contactus

Address: Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, UK
Phone: 0300 123 6789
ku.ca.smn@ofni
State: Edinburgh
City: Edinburgh
Zip Code: EH1 1JF

opening times

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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The National Museum of Scotland is located along Chambers Street in Old Town. Entry is free to see the permanent collections and opening times are 10am to 5pm daily. There are special exhibitions ticketed which are held throughout the year. Reference the museum website for details and ticket prices. This is a fun museum for the family with many interactive and fun exhibitions for children.nnThe museum is housed in a beautiful Victorian building designed by Captain Francis Fowke in 1866 and given a massive upgrade in 2011. It is 7 floors, filled with exhibitions related to the natural world, science and technology, human and world culture as well as an outstanding and comprehensive section dedicated to Scottish history.nnWe were very impressed with the old Grand Gallery and how interesting the museum curation was arranging, sparking so much curiosity of visitors. This is how you setup museums to engage visitors, young and old.nnDuring our visit, we only had a couple hours and dedicated most of that time to Scottish History, managing to make our way through the first 3 floors and around half of that collection only. We also spent time going through a bit of the other major themed sections of the museum just to see what was there. Far too little time was dedicated here.nnOn the whole, this seems to be a great museum for residents of Edinburgh and for all visitors to the city. There is a lot to see so might be best to study the museum map and collections on the National Museum website to determine how you want to allocate your time here. The Scottish History section alone could easily take up several hours to visit leisurely. Perhaps an entire day might be necessary to see all the museum permanent collections.
The National Museum of Scotland was one of the most impressive attractions we visited in Edinburgh and easily exceeded our expectations.nnThe museum offers an incredible variety of exhibits, covering everything from Scottish history and culture to science, technology, natural history, and engineering. There is truly something for visitors of all ages and interests.nnOne of the highlights for us was how interactive and engaging many of the exhibits were. It is the kind of museum where you can easily spend several hours exploring without ever getting bored.nnAnother great advantage is that admission is free, making it one of the best-value attractions in the city. The building itself is beautiful and well worth exploring.nnA special recommendation for future visitors: don't miss the rooftop terrace. It offers fantastic panoramic views of Edinburgh's skyline and is a perfect spot for photos. It was one of the unexpected highlights of our visit and a great way to see the city from a different perspective.nnWhether you are travelling with family, interested in science and engineering, or simply looking to learn more about Scotland, this museum is absolutely worth a visit.nnHighly recommended, and definitely one of the places we would return to on our next trip to Edinburgh.
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh is a free, outstanding attraction that ranks among the UK’s most visited museums outside London.nnIts vast holdings—over 12 million objects and specimens cared for by National Museums Scotland—span Scottish history, archaeology, natural science, world cultures, design, and technology. Highlights include Dolly the sheep, Lewis Chessmen pieces, Egyptian artefacts, and interactive science displays, all set within the striking Grand Gallery and modern extensions.nnThe museum actively develops its collections each year, supported by a dedicated purchase grant recently around £500,000 plus external funding for new acquisitions such as Bronze Age hoards and significant historical items.nnMultiple floors of thoughtfully curated galleries make it easy to explore for hours without feeling overwhelming. Families, history enthusiasts, and casual visitors alike will find something engaging.nnThe rooftop terrace offers excellent city views. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Edinburgh—allow at least half a day or more.
The National Museum of Scotland is absolutely wonderful! Best of all, it’s free to visit. The exhibits are fascinating, beautifully presented, and suitable for visitors of all ages. From history to science and technology, there’s something to captivate everyone. A truly engaging museum and one of the highlights of Edinburgh. Highly recommended!
Absolutely everyone will find at least one portion of this museum captivating. It is a gem, and it is free. I recommend spending a moment with the map to get oriented and plan your trajectory keeping in mind how the glass palace part of the building lines up with the modern Brutalist part. The innovation and technology areas are a true pleasure, but the real star for me is the Scottish history portion in the modern building. I love the care put into the textile industry, and industrialization in particular. The museum is free and will take upward of 3 hours. It is free, and worth a generous donation at the door.
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