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Grand Gallery
Grand Gallery
Grand Gallery
Grand Gallery
Grand Gallery
Grand Gallery
Grand Gallery
Entrance to the National Museum of Scotland
Entrance Hall
Reception in the Entrance Hall
One of Scotland’s most beautiful venues, the Grand Gallery’s soaring glass atrium and sweeping staircases present a breath-taking backdrop for up to 1,500 guests. Housing some of the museums’ most dramatic objects, this versatile venue hosts inspiring events surrounded by history.
Directly beneath the Grand Gallery, the Entrance Hall’s vaulted ceilings and stone archways create a unique atmosphere for entertaining - the perfect setting for an elegant pre-dinner reception or post-dinner entertaining.
Auditorium
Auditorium
Close up of red chairs in the Auditorium
South Hall, outside the Auditorium
Lunch in the Events Space outside the Auditorium
Coffee in the Events Space outside the Auditorium
The Auditorium Complex provides comprehensive facilities for conferencing, presentations and performances. The 200 seat Auditorium boasts a full suite of audio visual equipment and hire includes exclusive use of the South Hall Gallery and Events Space, offering convenient spaces for breakout sessions, catering and exhibitions.
Find out more about meetings and conferences at National Museums Scotland and the Auditorium Complex’s Day Delegate Rates.
Board Room Meeting
Board Room breakout
Board Room cabaret
Bute Room theatre
Bute Room breakout
Tower Entrance
Bute Room dinner
Piper on the roof terrace
This suite of stunning private rooms is one of the museum’s most popular venues. Split across three levels, the Board and Bute Rooms can accommodate a wide range of events, from private dining and meetings, to workshops and weddings.
The circular Bute Room is a striking and flexible space suitable for almost any occasion. Directly above, the Boardroom boasts a beautiful burr maple central table and panoramic windows overlooking Edinburgh’s Old Town to the Castle. Finally, these spectacular rooms are crowned with a private roof terrace offering 360 degree views of our breath-taking city.
Learn more about meetings in the Board and Bute Rooms.
Drinks reception in Hawthornden Court
Kingdom of the Scots
Kingdom of the Scots
Hawthornden Court
Hawthornden Court Reception
These magnificent, contemporary spaces present exciting possibilities for evening entertaining.
Hawthornden Court’s striking architecture presents a stylish backdrop for all manner of events. In contrast, the adjoining Kingdom of the Scots Gallery provides an ideal location for pre-dinner drinks or large receptions. Here guests have the unique opportunity to explore a fascinating period is Scotland’s past, with a glass of champagne in hand.
Early People gallery
Dinner and entertainment in the Early People gallery
Early People Gallery
The Early People Gallery is an atmospheric space for receptions and small dinners. More than 5,000 treasures from Scotland’s ancient past and twelve striking bronze figures by the renowned sculptor Sir Eduardo Paolozzi add a sense of theatre to this dramatic setting.
Animal World gallery
Earth in Space gallery
Discoveries gallery
Traditions in Sculpture gallery
Dolly the sheep
Dolly the sheep
Explore gallery
The Millennium Clock Tower
Lighthouse lens
The replica tomb of Mary, Queen of Scots
The Lewis chess pieces
From the age of dinosaurs to the technology of the future, the National Museum of Scotland’s galleries contain treasures from around the world. Through guided tours, exclusive access or a private view, our spectacular galleries provide further exciting
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