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
Adult Workshop: Willow Basket Making
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October, 10:30 - 16:30Join Max Johnson from Max Johnson Basketry for a full-day willow basket workshop at the National Museum of Rural Life. - Event
Autumn Explorers
Tue 14 Oct - Fri 17 Oct, 10:30 - 15:30Become an Autumn Explorer this October half term at the National Museum of Rural Life. - Event
Relaxed Afternoons: National Museum of Rural Life
Last Tuesday of every month, 14:30 - 17:00Join us for our monthly Relaxed Afternoons for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.
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.
