National Museum of Scotland

Welcome to the National Museum of Scotland, our landmark building in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Our collections tell you the story of Scotland, its land, people and culture.

Our exciting Royal Museum Project is now underway with around half of the museum complex currently closed, including the Victorian main hall. Find out more about our plans to transform the site into a world-class venue, re-opening in 2011.

There is still plenty to see and do! We cover life, the universe and everything in it. Some exhibits are millions of years old, others less than a decade. Your journey of discovery starts here…