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Group visits

If you’re planning to visit the National Museum of Scotland as part of a group, please let us know you’re coming!

Whether you're a school group, a society or special interest group, we will be delighted to work with you to plan your visit.

Maybe you want to discover more about our collections? Does your group have a special area of interest? We can arrange special guided tours on a wide range of subjects, from Romans to railways. You can find out more about our tours here.

Further information

To find out more about group bookings, tour costs and topics available, please contact the Learning and Programmes administrator on 0131 247 4041 or email tours@nms.ac.uk.

Group bookings for exhibitions

To make a group booking (10 of more) and benefit from a group discount on tickets for our special exhibitions, please call us on 0300 123 6789.

Mary, Queen of Scots lectures for groups

Cost: £5 per head (45 mins). Please note this does not include entry to the exhibition.

Enhance your group visit to our Mary Queen of Scots exhibition with an illuminating introductory talk by a museum expert. Available for adult groups (minimum 20, maximum 60) on specified weekdays only. Information and booking on 0131 247 4041 or tours@nms.ac.uk.

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Daily: 10:00-17:00
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 12:00-17:00
New Year's Day: 12:00-17:00

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