Museum reopening dates
Our museums are reopening on Monday 26 April and tickets are now available to book. We can't wait to welcome you back.
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The National Museum of Rural Life is reopening on Monday 26 April and tickets are now available for booking.
Book nowWatch the video below to see what changes we've made to make your visit safe and enjoyable.
Timed entry has been introduced to ensure that we can manage numbers and maintain physical distancing. Please book a timed entry ticket online for every member of your group in advance of your visit. This includes National Museums Scotland Members, National Museum of Rural Life Annual Pass holders and National Trust for Scotland Members. Once ticket booking is available, please book a timed entry ticket.
A range of new safety measures have been put in place in line with Scottish Government guidelines.
This includes pre-booked timed entry, face coverings, enhanced cleaning, sneeze screens, hand sanitising stations and one-way routes in certain areas of the museum where physical distancing is not possible.
We want you to have a safe and enjoyable visit. During your visit, we ask you to:
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Please keep your distance from others (2m). |  |
Follow the directional signage. |
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Use the hand sanitiser provided. |  |
Please note card payments only. |
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Wash your hands often. |  |
Face coverings must be worn by visitors over 5 years old. |
Please do not visit the museum if you or anyone in your household has any symptoms of Coronavirus.
The Physical Distance Based Capacity (PDBC) for the National Museum of Rural Life based on Scottish Government guidelines is 479.
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We have acquired VisitBritain’s Good to Go accreditation. This Industry Standard mark means that National Museums Scotland has followed government and industry Covid-19 guidelines, has a Risk Assessment in place and a process to maintain cleanliness and aid physical distancing. |
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Inspired by the wildlife often spotted around the museum site and the animal residents at our farm, willow artist Anna Cross has created a beautiful collection of willow sculptures for you to discover as you explore outdoors.
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As a charity, we rely on your donations to care for our animals and our special landscape. Please donate today to support our work.
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Life in lockdown continues behind the scenes on the Wester Kittochside farm and it has been a very busy 2021 already with new arrivals, stable moves and lots of snow.
Keep up to datePlan your visit to the National Museum of Rural Life with our map to view online or print at home.
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Our museums are reopening on Monday 26 April and tickets are now available to book. We can't wait to welcome you back.