Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, science and technology, art, design and fashion, and Scottish history, all under one roof.
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Feb 13, 2025
The museum boasts several commendable features, yet it suffers from a noticeable lack of consistency and organization. Throughout its various rooms, one encounters a diverse array of exhibits that sp…Full review by Katie C
Feb 12, 2025
Absolute 10/10 experience. There is something interesting for everybody. History, science, fashion, different cultures, sports, animals. I was so surprised when I found Formula 1 cars there. I knew…Full review by Alise R
Feb 11, 2025
Lots too see Keep the children busy. There was so much to see and with may different level and Attractions a family can spend a good number of hours there.Full review by SharonM5031
Is the museum open on good friday March 29? does anyone know
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I realise that my reply is pretty late, given it’s now Friday morning, but I would be very surprised if they were not open. Everything that we had planned for London is open, a …
I realise that my reply is pretty late, given it’s now Friday morning, but I would be very surprised if they were not open. Everything that we had planned for London is open, a copy with slightly reduced hours
We missed seeing any of the Scotland story exhibits. We used the Chambers Street entrance. Should we have used a different one as there seems to be no direct link from the main museum to any of the Scotland areas.
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Not sure I understand your question. We entered through Chambers Street. I believe that is the main entrance. There is access to the entire museum from that entrance. Seems …
Not sure I understand your question. We entered through Chambers Street. I believe that is the main entrance. There is access to the entire museum from that entrance. Seems we went up some stairs from entrance and that took us to the main multi story room. From there all the exhibits and rooms were available.
Is there parking as I don’t want to get the train through and then a taxi?
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There website states there is off-site parking at nearby NCP car parks. If you are coming to Edinburgh via Waverley train station, the National Museum of Scotland is a 10 minute (0.5 mile) walk.
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