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National Museum of Scotland

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No. 8 of Top Best Things to Do in Edinburgh

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Closed Today Open tomorrow at 10:00-17:00

Recommended sightseeing time:3 hours

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Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, United KingdomMap

Phone+44 300 123 6789

What travelers say:

This museum is so amazing; my daughter loves it so much! It has 5 floors with different sections of natural world; world cultures; art & design and also science & technology with interactive displays that intrigued children. You can go the roof terrace to see the overview of Edinburgh city from there. And not to forget; it is free entrance! There’s also a cafe inside that sells good coffee and cakes. A must visit when you’re in Edinburgh.

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The National Museum of Scotland was formed by the merger of the original Scottish Museum and the Royal Scottish Museum, and is considered one of the buildings of Scotland in the 20th century, adding a lively modern atmosphere to Edinburgh's Old Town. The architectural design of the museum echoes the unique history and natural environment of Scotland, especially the Round Tower in Edinburgh, forming an ingenious connection between history and modernity. The building is clad in Scottish golden sandstone, creating a weather-beaten ancient look. The triangular entrance hall is as high as seven floors, creating a sense of space full of tension, which is vividly likened to a "bird cage". The light is good, and the sun can almost fill every corner of the hall. Decorative pieces such as fountains and fish ponds add to the natural appeal.

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Lavender_zz

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Reviewed on Nov 20, 2023

saintsigexe

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so much to see and do great fun for the whole family however takes up alot of time so would recommend making a whole day of it

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2023

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a must visit for anyone wanting to learn about the history of Scotland. see the ‘Kingdom of Scotland’ exhibition on ground floor.

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2023

salvalasilvia

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The museum is huge and there’s so many things to see. The entry is free, there might be some special exhibition and that would have a paying ticket but they’re usually affordable and definitely worth it.The terrace has an amazing view over the city, you can see Arthur Seat, Edinburgh Castle, St Gyles and the sea.To this day, the exhibition “Wild and Majestic - Romantic Visions of Scotland” is still my favourite. Charming and heartbreaking

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023