National Museum of Scotland
#151🏛️ History & CivilizationEdinburgh, United Kingdom

National Museum of Scotland

Scotland's encyclopedic museum

About the museum

Combining the Royal Museum and the Museum of Scotland, this Chambers Street landmark covers natural history, world cultures, science, decorative arts and Scottish history.

Must-see highlights

  • ◆Dolly the Sheep (preserved)
  • ◆Lewis Chessmen replicas
  • ◆Grand Gallery
  • ◆Free entry

Recognition

🏆 Free entry🏆 AECOM Top 25

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