National Museum of Scotland
Price guide: Free
Chamber Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
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expert-rated things to do in Edinburgh- Recommended for:
- Culture vultures, Families with teenagers, Families with younger children, Mature travellers, Seasoned travellers, Design and architecture, Education, History, Nature / wildlife
Best for History - Expert review of National Museum of Scotland
Scotland's history presented brilliantly. Interactive, relevant, fun and free!
A stunning building consisting of the old and the new, which reflects on the contents: Scotland's most precious possessions alongside the everyday objects that throw light on the country throughout the ages. Some exhibits are millions of years old, others less than a decade. It's fascinating from the age of one to 101.
A minutes walk from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Part of the museum has been closed for renovation - two of the images here represent artists' impressions of how the new gallery and entrance will look. Opening 2012; I will keep you posted.
Expert tips:
The museum always has lots of things on - check the website before you go to ensure you don't miss things.
Workshops for kids: lots of button-pressing and fun stuff to do.
A vast building and a great café - allow at least two hours.
More information on National Museum of Scotland:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Landmark / monument, Museum, Natural wonder
- Address:
- Chamber Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
- Telephone:
- 0300 123 6789
- Website:
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/national_museum.aspx
- Months open:
- All year round
- Indoor/outdoor?:
- Indoor
Community comments (1)
Fascinating museum, don't miss the tiny coffins and their occupants found on Calton Hill, believed by some to represent a "proper burial" for the victims of Burke and Hare