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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland Top 5 in Can't Miss Attractions
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Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Recommended Sightseeing Time: 1-3 hours
Address: Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
mapPhone: +44-300-1236789
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The National Museum of Scotland is a highly recommended exhibition that shows Scotland's entire history from its geological origins to the present. The specimens of the Dolly sheep, a mammal, produced by the first clone, are also a highlight.
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Constructed in 1999, the Scottish Museum is considered one of the best buildings in Scotland in the 20th century, adding a lively modern touch to the old town of Edinburgh. The architectural design of the museum closely integrates with Scotland's unique history and natural environment, especially with the round tower of Edinburgh Castle. The surface is made of Scottish gold sandstone, which creates an ancient appearance. The Scottish Museum is well lit and the sun can fill almost every corner of the hall.
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The National Museum of Scotland is a highly recommended exhibition that shows Scotland's entire history from its geological origins to the present. The specimens of the Dolly sheep, a mammal, produced by the first clone, are also a highlight.
You see the Scottish National Museum is really quite nice and the British museum has a lot of English stories and then there is a lot of English history and I enjoyed seeing his museum
The Museum is free and always host great exhibitions, some might cost (a very small price), so it’s better to check online and if possible reserve a ticket but you can also buy them on the spot.The Museum is huge and gorgeous, perfect to spend a rainy day and it offers you a world of discovery all under one roof. So you can entertain anyone as there are many trails you can follow: art, science and technology, the natural world, design & fashion, Scottish history and archeology.It’s truly a gem.
From dinosaur fossils to chess, from mummies to cars, every floor of the museum is a different world. The museum is on the seventh floor and overlooks the old town.
nice place with lots to see. I enjoyed this a lot. The staff were very helpful.
free entry and you are going to see interested things of Scotland and other parts of world. :PPP
Recently had a major refurbishment which has totally transformed what was already one of the best museums in the UK. You could easily spend a full day here and keep the children entranced. The Tower restaurant is also excellent. In 2017 the museum was the most popular attraction in Scotland with 1.81 million visitors. All this and entry is free!
Inside of Edinburgh Castle, you can see the National War Museum. The museum spans thousands of years, from clan-clan battles to modern day soldiering and everything in between. It is a fun and interesting browse, while exploring the castle.