National Museum of Rural Life
Explore life in the countryside at our five-star museum, farmhouse and historic working farm
Visitor information for National Museum of Rural Life
Opening hours:
Open daily, 10:00 - 17:00
Closed: 25 Dec, 26 Dec, and 1 Jan
What's on
- Event
Tractor Tots
Fri 20 Sep 2024 – Mon 10 Feb 2025Tractor Tots is a bookable series of playful sensory singalong sessions for under-fives and their adults at the National Museum of Rural Life.Tickets available - Event
Relaxed Morning: National Museum of Rural Life
Sun 2 Feb - Sun 2 Mar 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 (quiet space open until 12:30)Join us for our monthly Relaxed Morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.
See and do
There's so much to see and do at the National Museum of Rural Life. Uncover centuries of Scottish rural history in the museum, explore the countryside and meet the animals on the farm!School visits
The farm, agriculture, traditional farming, food chains, rural life and Scottish History – whatever your topic, come on a visit to find out more.