Museum of Scotland

Chambers Street
Edinburgh
Lothian
EH1 1JF

Tel: +44 (0)1312 474 422
Fax: +44 (0)1312 204 819
Email: info@nms.ac.uk
Web: http://www.nms.ac.uk


The Museum of Scotland presents the history of the nation: its land, people and culture. In this landmark building see wonderful collections, from every day objects to some of the nation's most precious treasures, which throw light on Scotland through the ages.

Investigate objects, try on costumes and use multimedia in our dynamic hands-on Discovery Centre. Don't miss our electronic resource room where you can access multimedia programmes, CD-ROMs and selected websites.

A unique research collection of over 300,000 volumes of books, periodicals and manuscripts, many of national importance, is available for public consultation in our reading room in the Royal Museum (next to the Museum of Scotland). There is a roof terrace where breathtaking views of Edinburgh can be enjoyed.

General Information:

  • Shop
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets & baby changing facilities
  • Fully accessible with lifts to all floors
  • Wheelchair accessible toilets
  • Wheelchair loan - subject to availability
  • Guided tours daily, free sound guides in English, Gaelic, French and German
  • Events for school pupils and learners of all ages - please telephone.

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    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.Closed 25th December.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Free.
    There may be a charge for some special exhibitions.

    Directions
    The Museum of Scotland is siutated on Chambers Street, in the heart of the old town, a few minutes' walk from Princes Street and the Royal Museum. Chambers Street links George IV Bridge and South Bridge.
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    Museum of Scotland Postcode for SatNav: EH1 1JF

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