National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh, United Kingdom • Museum

Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, UK

4.8 / 5Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMVisit budget £6.65

Visit highlights

Expect a museum experience shaped by the atmosphere of Edinburgh.

Travelers rate this stop around 4.8 out of 5, so it is one of the stronger picks in the area.

Opening guidance currently shows: Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Plan for exhibits, slower pacing, and some time indoors.

How to reach

Use Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, UK as your map destination when navigating inside Edinburgh.

Ride-share or public transport usually works best for the final approach.

Aim to arrive earlier in the day so entry queues and slower exhibit pacing do not compress the rest of your plan.

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