National Museum of Scotland
museum · Edinburgh · United Kingdom
- Address
- Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Special exhibitions are ticketed.
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About
Museum of Scottish history, science, nature and world cultures, with a rooftop terrace.
Good to know
- Entry to the main galleries is free; special exhibitions are ticketed.
- The rooftop terrace has views of the castle and Old Town.
Nearby
Greyfriars Kirk
religious_site · 100 m
Church and historic graveyard in the Old Town, near the statue of Greyfriars Bobby.
St Giles' Cathedral
religious_site · 290 m
Medieval church on the Royal Mile with a distinctive crown-shaped spire.
Royal Mile
street · 380 m
The historic street running down from the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with closes, shops and pubs.
Edinburgh Castle
castle · 660 m
Fortress on Castle Rock above the city, home of the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels.
Princes Street Gardens
park · 940 m
Public gardens in the valley between the Old Town and the New Town, below the castle.
Calton Hill
viewpoint · 1.0 km
A hill in the city centre with monuments, including the unfinished National Monument, and wide views.