Museum
National Museum of Scotland
Scotland's national museum in the Old Town, covering natural history, world cultures, science and technology and Scottish history under one roof. Entry is free, which makes it an easy rainy-day standby for short or long visits, and it runs drop-in family activities.
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland · EH1 1JF
Visitor information
- Ages
- 0–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Chambers Street, Edinburgh
- Opening times
- Daily 10:00-17:00; closed 25 December; 26 December and 1 January 12:00-17:00
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Café on site
- Toilets
- AccessibilityAccessible facilities; full details on the museum's accessibility page.
- Indoor
- Good on a rainy day
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What's on near National Museum of Scotland
Everything we list here and within half a mile, in one place.
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National Museum of Scotland is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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