We welcome overseas school groups to our museums and can offer a wide range of resources.

Visiting the National Museum of Scotland

If you’re planning to visit the National Museum of Scotland as part of an overseas school group, please let us know you’re coming.

At present, we are not able to offer guided tours.

Book a general visit

General visits are free of charge. Donations are welcome. We have a range of self-led resources which you can use with your group to explore our galleries. You can also use our ESOL Selfie-Bingo sheet.

Complete this form to request a visit to the National Museum of Scotland. To see what is currently available to book, please see our Plan your visit page. 

If you have questions about booking a general visit please email schools@nms.ac.uk.

Book a special exhibition visit

Our special exhibitions change throughout the year. Details of upcoming exhibitions can be found in What's on. 

Costs vary. Prices will be confirmed by email to all enquirers. We accept payment in cash or by debit/credit card. Groups of 10 or more receive discounted entry to charging exhibitions. 

To book your discounted tickets, email groups@nms.ac.uk.

Visiting our other museums

Overseas schools wanting to visit the National Museum of Flight, the National Museum of Rural Life and the National War Museum should be booked in advance to receive reduced group rates. 

Helpful information for school groups

Where do we enter the museum?

All school groups should enter the museum via the main street level entrance on Chambers Street. This entrance is suitable for wheelchair access. Our Visitor Experience Team is located at the Information Desk in the Entrance Hall and will be pleased to help with any additional information or assistance you may require.