Plan your visit
Everything you need to know about visiting the National Museum of Scotland.
Visitor information for National Museum of Scotland
Admission details:
Free entry
Opening hours:
Open daily, 10:00 - 17:00
Closed 25 Dec. Open 26 Dec, 12:00 – 17:00. Open 1 Jan, 12:00 – 17:00.
Getting here
Facilities
- Information
Our information desks are situated in the Entrance Hall and at the Tower Entrance.
- Toilets
There are toilets on all levels of the museum. Baby changing facilities are available on most floors.
- Cloakroom
Self-service lockers are located in the Entrance Hall.
- Lifts and ramps
Our exhibitions and galleries are accessible to all via lifts and ramps.
- Visual impairment
Large print labels are available in our exhibitions for visually impaired visitors.
- Hearing loop
Induction loops are in place at the information desks and in the Auditorium.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome in the museum.
- Café
The Balcony Café (Level 3) and Museum Kicthen (Level 0) are open daily from 10:00-17:00.
- Lunch space
The Lunch Space in the Entrance Hall for eating your own food is available.
- Shop
You'll find the shops on Level 0 (Entrance Hall), Level 1 (Tower Entrance) and Level 3 (Exhibition Gallery foyer).
- Contactless payment
Please note we are accepting cash and card payments.
- Free WiFi
Free WiFi is available throughout the museum.
Museum map
Plan your visit to the National Museum of Scotland with our maps to view online or print at home.
Eating and drinking
Enjoy a range of freshly prepared food and drink in our two cafés at the museum.
Group visits
This page contains information for groups of 10 or more wishing to visit our special exhibitions or undertake self-guided tours of the museum.