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National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland, another view
National Museum of Scotland, another view

Museum · Chambers Street · Edinburgh

National Museum of Scotland

A bright Victorian atrium, then quiet galleries.

‹ Edinburgh
When it fits
Best in the afternoon · about 150 min
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Where it is

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Straight-line distances: Paradise Palms 91 m · Sandy Bell's 154 m · Ting Thai Caravan 157 m. Not travel times.

Why Aura
Free: from Dolly the sheep to the Lewis chessmen under one roof, and a roof terrace with a view of the castle.
Good with kidsFine in the rainIconicStep-free accessBudget
Today10:00–17:00
All hoursMo-Su 10:00-17:00; Jan 01 12:00-17:00; Dec 25 off; Dec 26 12:00-17:00 (checked 2025-12-09)
Visit lengthAbout 150 min
WeatherIndoorsUsed by the rain swap in Live
EffortEasy
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  • When it fits: Aura editorial estimate.
  • Today: OpenStreetMap (checked 2025-12-09)
  • Visit length: Aura estimate
  • Effort: Aura estimate
  • Tags are Aura editorial judgement.

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