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A large, 3-story gallery space with an atrium where life-size models of animals are on display including marine life which hangs from the ceiling.

National Museum of Scotland

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National Museum of Scotland

Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Tel: 0300 123 6789

Admission

Free entry

Opening times

Museum open
Open daily, 10:00 - 17:00

Exhibition

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Family hub

All you need to know for a great family visit to the National Museum of Scotland.

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The natural world, world cultures, science, technology, design, art and fashion, archaeology and Scottish history – whatever your topic, bring your class on a visit to find out more.

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