National Museum of Scotland
With thousands of amazing objects across multiple galleries, the Museum offers you a world of discovery all under one roof
Visitor information for National Museum of Scotland
Admission details:
Free entry
Opening hours:
Open daily, 10:00 - 17:00
Closed 25 Dec. Open 26 Dec, 12:00 – 17:00. Open 1 Jan, 12:00 – 17:00.
What's on
- Exhibition
Cold War Scotland
–Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, this exhibition tells the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.Free - Event
Summer Family Fun
Mondays and Fridays from 7 Jul - 1 Aug, 10:30 - 15:30Get crafty, get curious, get up-close with our fun summer holiday activities.Free - Event
Museum Socials
Third Friday of the month, 10:30 – 12:00Our Museum Socials are designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends, carers, and supporters.Free
Stories from the collections
- Discover
What is the Peebles Hoard?
The Peebles Hoard is a spectacular collection of bronze, leather and wooden material. Dating to the Late Bronze Age (c.1000-800 BCE), it contains several hundred elements from a complex set of objects. A complete sword in a wooden scabbard… - Discover
10 species spotted on the grounds of the National Museums Collection Centre
Across our sites, we're working to support the local biodiversity. Here’s a look at just a few of the species that can newly be found at the National Museums Collections centre. - Discover
Reviving Mayan ceramics: the Smoking Monkey Vase
This lively ceramic vessel by Mayan artist Patricia Martín Morales shows a procession of animals and spiritual beings enjoying the intoxicating effects of cacao and tobacco. - Discover
A medieval masterpiece: The Monymusk reliquary
The Monymusk reliquary is arguably the most important piece of early Christian metalwork to survive in Scotland.
