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Address: Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF How do we get there? Number: 0131 225 7534
About this activity
The National Museum of Scotland is one of the most popular, fascinating and educational museums in Scotland - if not the UK! There is so much about the world that kids can learn here, it's a must during any visit to Edinburgh. And with free admission, there's no excuse!
The much-loved Tyrannosaurus rex guards the entrance to the National Museum of Scotland, where you'll then go on to fin a number of galleries teaching children all about our precious planet. Kids can discover how the world works, and what we really know about it. They can also find out what our place in the universe is!
Beyond the planet as a whole, you can deep dive into finer topics such as art and design. These galleries showcase the best of art and its genres, from decorative art to design, fashion and even style.
Don't miss stopping in the Grand Gallery, which is one of the countrys most beautiful spaces with its soaring pillars and high windows, giving you a spectacular start to your museum visit.
Throughout the other galleries, kids can learn about technology, transport and industry and even medicine across the decades. Learn about how scientific and technological inventions have changed our lives, and explore the history of innovation in Scotland (and throughout the world!) through various hands-on and interactive games and displays.
The Scotland galleries within the National Museum of Scotland can take you on a journey from the Palaeolithic era to present day, right back to the earliest cultures before rocketing ahead to space age science! Yes, you can go from prehistory to pop culture!
Kids can come face-to-face with iconic historic artefacts, and uncover how the lives of everyday Scots changed and evolved through the centuries.
With so much more than what came be written here, a visit to the National Museum of Scotland is a must!
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How much does it cost?
Adults
Free!
Children
Free!
Last Updates
2023
National Museum of Scotland FAQ’s
Baby changing facilities are available and our galleries are accessible via lifts and ramps.
They recommend entering via the Tower entrance if using buggies or wheelchairs, as the lifts up from the Chambers Street entrance can be busy.
There are a number of places you can grab something to eat! The Balcony Café and Museum Kitchen are both great for home baking, snacks, soup, sandwiches, salads and children's lunch boxes.
The museum often have great events such as highlights tours, speakers, and the Edinburgh Science Festival so make sure you check out what's on before you go so you can plan accordingly and not miss out!
There are multiple shops! You'll find shops on levels 0, 1 and 3, all offering unique souvenirs and gifts, with an extensive range of Scottish crafts, jewellery and collections-themed products plus toys and books!
The museum is a brilliant place to bring students! They can learn about the natural world, world cultures, science, technology, design, art and fashion, archaeology and Scottish history – whatever your topic, bring your class on a visit and they can find out more!
Baby changing facilities are available and our galleries are accessible via lifts and ramps.
They recommend entering via the Tower entrance if using buggies or wheelchairs, as the lifts up from the Chambers Street entrance can be busy.
They have lifts, and for wheelchair users they recommend entering via the Tower entrance as the other entrance is often very busy.
Wheelchairs are also available for loan at no charge whilst visiting the museum.
They offer free public guided tours are for adult individuals and small groups (up to six people only)!
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