National Museum of Rural Life
Explore life in the countryside at our museum, historic farmhouse, and working farm
Visitor information for National Museum of Rural Life
Opening hours:
Open daily, 10:00 - 17:00
Closed: 25 Dec, 26 Dec, and 1 Jan
What's on
- Event
Tractor Tots
–Tractor Tots is a bookable series of playful sensory singalong sessions for under-fives and their adults at the National Museum of Rural Life. - Event
Relaxed Afternoons: National Museum of Rural Life
Last Tuesday of every month, 14:30 - 17:00Join us for our monthly Relaxed Afternoons for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum. - Event
Archaeology Weekend
Sat 25 -Sun 26 Jul, 10:30 - 15:30Take part in a family-friendly Archaeology Weekend at the National Museum of Rural Life.Coming soon
See and do
There's so much to see and do at the National Museum of Rural Life. Uncover centuries of Scottish rural history in the museum, explore the countryside and meet the animals on the farm!
School visits
The farm, agriculture, traditional farming, food chains, rural life and Scottish History – whatever your topic, come on a visit to find out more.
