Opening times
Open daily, 10:00 - 17:00.
At a glance
Tickets
Free entry to the National Museum of Scotland.
Entry type
Free museum entry
Address
Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
Visit length
2-4 hours
Cafe or restaurant
Accessible toilets
Toilets
Baby changing
Buggy help
Packed lunch space
Why visit
It combines free entry, central Edinburgh location, and genuinely hands-on family galleries, so it is easier to recommend than a museum that relies on reading-heavy displays.
Access
The Tower Entrance provides level access to the main part of the museum, and exhibitions and galleries are accessible via lifts and ramps.
Packed lunches
The Lunch Space in the Entrance Hall on Level 0 is for eating your own food. Staff advise asking if it is available during school visits.
Disabled parking
There are four designated public parking spaces for disabled visitors on Chambers Street. They are free and cannot be booked in advance.
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