Museum reopening
Our museums are now open and tickets are available to book. We can't wait to welcome you back.
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Explore the museum in a whole new light with our self-guided trails.
The National Museum of Scotland is now open and tickets are available for online booking.
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Explore LGBTQIA+ stories across our collections in this new trail.
LGBTQIA+ Trail
Families can pick up our new trail to find the Bird Pin, from the Galloway Hoard, hiding amongst her feathered friends around the National Museum of Scotland.
Bird Pin Trail
Everyone missed the Museum during lockdown – including the staff. We asked our colleagues to tell us the exhibits or spaces they missed the most. Discover their top 10 picks.
Staff Picks Trail
This trail is to help you to ‘reset’ and find some moments of mindfulness and wellbeing in the Museum. Listen on your own device as you explore the space.
Reset trail
Download our family trail to help you plan a structured visit to the National Museum of Scotland.
Family Puzzle Trail
The National Museum of Scotland is housed in magnificent buildings.
Discover striking architectural details and hiden histories on your next visit to our Museum.
Explore highlights from our Fashion and Style gallery online with Mode, our online guide to 30 iconic garments on display.
Discover sumptuous fabrics, bespoke craftsmanship and cutting-edge design inspiration. Luxuriate in couture details with close-up images and 360 views.
Our museums are now open and tickets are available to book. We can't wait to welcome you back.