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Open daily, 10:00 - 17:00. Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history, all in one amazing building.
As well as the national collections of Scottish archaeological finds and medieval objects, the museum contains artefacts from around the world, encompassing geology, archaeology, natural history, science, technology, art, and world cultures.
Find out more about our four museums, the National Museum of Scotland, National Museum of Flight, National Museum of Rural Life and National War Museum, and explore our collections here. At National Museums Scotland we care for collections of national and international importance.
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Fire your imagination at the National Museum of Scotland, one of the UK’s top 10 visitor attractions. Our diverse collections take you on a journey of discovery through the history of Scotland, the wonders of nature, art and design, science and technology, and world cultures – all under one roof.
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh brings together the history of Scotland, the wonders of nature and diverse cultures, game-changing scientific breakthroughs and exquisite art, design and fashion from across the centuries.
National Museum of Scotland. 22,398 reviews. #3 of 541 things to do in Edinburgh. Speciality MuseumsNatural History Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, science and technology, art, design and fashion, and Scottish history, all under one roof.
The museum's five floors trace the history of Scotland from geological beginnings to the 1990s, with many imaginative and stimulating exhibits. Audio guides are available in several languages. Fees apply for special exhibitions.
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh brings together the history of Scotland, the wonders of nature and diverse cultures, game-changing scientific breakthroughs and exquisite art, design and fashion from across the centuries. With over 20,000 objects on display, from Dolly the sheep to dinosaurs, it explores the world under one roof.
It runs the national museums of Scotland. NMS is one of the country's National Collections, and holds internationally important collections of natural sciences, decorative arts, world cultures, science and technology, and Scottish history and archaeology.
