National Museum of Scotland
Attraction Information
The National Museum of Scotland is an excellent place for both learning and fun. Its stunning collections and contemporary galleries offer a delightful experience, catering to all ages, especially children. The Adventure Planet gallery provides interactive learning and role-playing opportunities, like deep-sea diving, archaeology digs, and crawling through oak tree roots!
The Animal World Gallery is a sure hit, featuring bold displays of animals from around the world, starting with the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex, captivating kids of all ages.
The museum is family-friendly, offering baby changing facilities and easy accessibility with lifts or ramps connecting every floor, making it convenient for pushchairs. Families are welcome to eat packed lunches in the Group Room if the cafe is busy.
Free guided tours are available, with daily changing themes, covering subjects from musical instruments to Vikings. You can check the program online in advance for tour options.
Accessibility Information
- Wheelchair Accessibility: The museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users, with lifts and ramps throughout the building.
- Accessible Parking: Designated accessible parking spaces are available close to the museum entrance.
- Accessible Entrances: The museum has accessible entrances to accommodate visitors with mobility aids.
- Accessible Restrooms: Accessible restrooms equipped with necessary facilities are available for visitors.
- Elevators: Elevators provide access to all floors of the museum.
- Hearing Loops: The museum offers hearing loops in certain areas to assist visitors with hearing impairments.
- Accessible Seating: There are benches and seating areas throughout the museum for visitors to rest.
- Service Animals: Trained service animals are welcome at the museum.
- Sensory-Friendly Spaces: The museum provides sensory-friendly spaces for visitors who may require a quieter environment.
- Large Print Guides: Large print guides are available upon request.
- Guided Tours: Accessible guided tours are available for visitors with disabilities.
- Wheelchairs: Manual wheelchairs are available for loan during your visit.
- Support for Visitors with Autism: The museum offers resources and support for visitors with autism.
- Accessibility Map: An accessibility map is available to help plan your visit.
Opening Hours
Open daily, 10:00 – 17:00
Pricing
Entry to the museum is free
Location
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1JF