National Museum of Rural Life
Explore life in the countryside at our five-star museum, farmhouse and historic 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
Dog and Duck Day
Saturday 13 September, 11:00 - 16:00Join us for a fun-filled day of working dog displays, crafts and family storytelling at the National Museum of Rural Life. - Event
Tractor Tots Taster: Maths at the Museum
Mon 22 Sep, 13:30 - 14:20This special one-off Tractor Tots session is supported by Maths Week Scotland and explores counting, shapes, and sorting.New - Event
Adult Workshop: Eco Printing
Saturday 27 September, 10:15 - 16:00Create beautiful prints using recycled fabrics, natural dyes and local leaves and flowers in this artist-led workshop at the National Museum of Rural Life.
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.
