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Two curators looking at a row of farming equipment hanging on the wall of the Tools gallery at the National Museum of Rural Life.
National Museum of Rural Life

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National Museum of Rural Life

National Museum of Rural Life
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Explore life in the countryside at our five-star museum, farmhouse and historic working farm.

  • A family read a label in the tractor store at the National Musuem of Rural Life.

    Inside the museum

    Find out what there is to see and do inside the museum.
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  • A herd of cows walking across a tarmac surface on a farm.

    Farm and farmhouse

    Our working farm is home to a variety of animals, from cattle to horses. Visit the Georgian farmhouse, with rooms as they would have been in the 1950s.
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  • A flock of sheep laying in a field with a green tractor in the distance.

    Countryside and grounds

    Explore the countryside and follow the paths to the working farm overlooking fields and hedgerows.
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What's on

Find out what events are on at the National Museum of Rural Life. 

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  • Two children standing underneath a bird sculpture made of willow.

    Museum trails

    Pick up a trail to explore the museum site. Our trails are a great addition for a family visit!
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  • Eating and drinking

    Don’t forget to round off your visit with a stop at our café, the perfect place for some good old-fashioned home baking.
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Pay once, visit all year

Make unlimited visits for 12 months with your National Museum of Rural Life ticket. 

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  • A highland cow sitting in a grassy field with a flock of sheep in the distance.

    Plan your visit

    Find out everything you need to know about visiting the National Museum of Rural Life.
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  • A group of school children on a farm lean over a fence to talk to a farmer.

    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.
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  • A signpost that reads 'To the farm'. In the distance is a tractor pulling a trailor of people.

    Accessibility

    Full access information is available to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all.
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