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No. 8 of Top Best Things to Do in EdinburghOpen today at 10:00-17:00
Recommended sightseeing time:3 hour
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Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, United KingdomMap
Phone+44 300 123 6789
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This museum is so amazing; my daughter loves it so much! It has 5 floors with different sections of natural world; world cultures; art & design and also science & technology with interactive displays that intrigued children. You can go the roof terrace to see the overview of Edinburgh city from there. And not to forget; it is free entrance! There’s also a cafe inside that sells good coffee and cakes. A must visit when you’re in Edinburgh.
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The National Museum of Scotland was formed by the merger of the original Scottish Museum and the Royal Scottish Museum, and is considered one of the buildings of Scotland in the 20th century, adding a lively modern atmosphere to Edinburgh's Old Town. The architectural design of the museum echoes the unique history and natural environment of Scotland, especially the Round Tower in Edinburgh, forming an ingenious connection between history and modernity. The building is clad in Scottish golden sandstone, creating a weather-beaten ancient look. The triangular entrance hall is as high as seven floors, creating a sense of space full of tension, which is vividly likened to a "bird cage". The light is good, and the sun can almost fill every corner of the hall. Decorative pieces such as fountains and fish ponds add to the natural appeal.
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Fascinating Museum in Edinburgh🏴#timetotravel My family and I have visited the national museum of Scotland in different time and year and never did I experienced a bad exhibition here. Coming here is an incredible experience for you and your family especially if you have kids with you. the exhibits are highly interactive and entertaining and on top of that educational. Plan your visit well if you have 3 or moe hours then do so because there are plenty to see and plenty to learn. Very intersting and highly recommended. The content is well curated and presented perfectly. Entrance Fee: It is free but donations are encouraged. Address: Chambers Street, EdinburghFilipinaTraveler12
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National Museum of Scotland! 🤓🤯Amazing museum 🤩 Different kind of interest you can find here🥳. It is suitable for child and adult! Various game related to science also can be played! The most important thing in this museum was Dolly 🐑. Dolly has been on display at the National Museum Scothland since 2003 thanks to Roslin Institude! Just a small not : Dolly was a female Finnish Dorset sheep 🐑 and the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell. #museum #scotland #edinburg #dolly #sheepCoffeortoffee26
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An Amazing Musuem Tour in Edinburgh!National Musuem of Scotland is located in Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, Scotland. The kind of museum you could spend day to explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, science & technology, art & design and fashion and Scottish history. It dedicated spaces for families & children, even attached a brasserie for cuppa and resting, all under one roof! Personally, I'm very interested of the histories & cultures of Scotland. The natural world, especially the natural history display like fossils of dinosaurs and extinct species. Hours & admission : open daily from 10am to 5 pm, and is Free admission! #tripblazers#spooktaculartrip#fallingforfallNature Lover6814
National Museum of ScotlandHi everyone 👋 Today, I am on a trip to Edinburgh. Of course, one of my destinations is the National Museum of Scotland. Even though it is not my first time coming here, it is still at the top of my list, and I highly recommend that you visit. If you are a museum enthusiast, this place is a must-visit. The exhibitions here include both permanent and temporary zones. Personally, I enjoyed exploring the World Culture zone since I love everything about people and culture. They showcase architecture, culture, celebrations, and historical objects from around the world. I've included some pictures that I like here. I hope you enjoy them ;)Phurich
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AMAZING MODERN MUSEUM IN SCOTLAND.THE BRIGHT ABD MODERN MUSEUM HOUSES SCOTTISH INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, RELICS NATURAL, HISTORY DISPLAYS AND A CAFE. WE WERE ABLE RO EXPLORE THE DIVERSITY OF THE NATURAL WORLD, WORLD CULTURES ART AND DESIGN, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND SCOTTISH HISTORY ALL IN ONE BUILDING. THE MUSEUM WAS FORMED IN 2006 WITH THE MERGER OF THE NEW MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND WITH COLLECTIONS RELATING TO SCOTTISH ANTIQUITIES, CULTURE AND HISTORY. #passionpassport #foodie #urbanexplorer #mytripvlog #tripblazers #cafe #awesomepic #summervacation #celebratewithtrip #passionpassport #travel #2023travelwish #couplestripSANIA THE TRAVELLER.17
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Scotland MuseumBest place to visit please don’t miss this place when you visit the country . #scotland #awesomepic #travel #traveltheworldDarleena arriston
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Discovering Scotland National MuseumNational Museum of Scotland ⏰Opening hours: Open daily, 10:00–17:00. 🎟️Free entry 👉🏻You no longer need to pre-book a ticket to visit the National Museum of Scotland #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #tripblazers #urbanexplorer #wintergetawayAriauua1
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National Museum of Scotland#ediinsider #edinburgh #scotland #nationalmuseum 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 The National Museum incorporates the collections of the former National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland. As well as the national collections of Scottish archaeological finds and medieval objects, the museum contains artefacts from around the world, encompassing geology, archaeology, natural history, science, technology, art, and world cultures. The 16 new galleries reopened in 2011 include 8,000 objects, 80 per cent of which were not formerly on displayCheckinaway (@checkinawayblog)
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This museum is so amazing; my daughter loves it so much! It has 5 floors with different sections of natural world; world cultures; art & design and also science & technology with interactive displays that intrigued children. You can go the roof terrace to see the overview of Edinburgh city from there. And not to forget; it is free entrance! There’s also a cafe inside that sells good coffee and cakes. A must visit when you’re in Edinburgh.
so much to see and do great fun for the whole family however takes up alot of time so would recommend making a whole day of it
a must visit for anyone wanting to learn about the history of Scotland. see the ‘Kingdom of Scotland’ exhibition on ground floor.
The museum is huge and there’s so many things to see. The entry is free, there might be some special exhibition and that would have a paying ticket but they’re usually affordable and definitely worth it.The terrace has an amazing view over the city, you can see Arthur Seat, Edinburgh Castle, St Gyles and the sea.To this day, the exhibition “Wild and Majestic - Romantic Visions of Scotland” is still my favourite. Charming and heartbreaking
great historic museum and lots of amazing things to see. it’s free and in the centre of Edinburg.