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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Nov 20, 2024
The Victorian original part is enjoyable, though a rather random layout. We both found the small display cases incredibly dark and almost impossible to see, especially the Leech pottery and jewellery… Full review by X5595BYpaulm
Nov 18, 2024
Well worth calling in. It’s free and the building is really impressive. There is a lot to see, this is an understatement. After a while we couldn’t take in, any more information. If you can, maybe c… Full review by beachvolley100
Nov 17, 2024
Visited whilst on holiday and this is a must for anyone who loves history, to be honest this place has something for everyone from young and old, we spent 5 hrs in there and missed a few things out, … Full review by MelvinNewportGwent
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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