Plan your visit
Everything you need to know about visiting the National Museum of Scotland.
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.
Getting here
Facilities
- Information
Our information desks are situated in the Entrance Hall and at the Tower Entrance.
- Toilets
There are toilets on all levels of the museum. Baby changing facilities are available on most floors.
- Cloakroom
Self-service lockers are located in the Entrance Hall.
- Lifts and ramps
Our exhibitions and galleries are accessible to all via lifts and ramps.
- Visual impairment
Large print labels are available in our exhibitions for visually impaired visitors.
- Hearing loop
Induction loops are in place at the information desks and in the Auditorium.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome in the museum.
- Café
The Balcony Café (Level 3) and Museum Kicthen (Level 0) are open daily from 10:00-17:00.
- Lunch space
The Lunch Space in the Entrance Hall for eating your own food is available.
- Shop
You'll find the shops on Level 0 (Entrance Hall), Level 1 (Tower Entrance) and Level 3 (Exhibition Gallery foyer).
- Contactless payment
Please note we are accepting cash and card payments.
- Free WiFi
Free WiFi is available throughout the museum.
