National Museum of Scotland 2025

The story of Scotland from earliest geological time to the present. The industrial section contains an 1811 Newcomen engine, 1923 single cylinder Corliss mill engine, 1861 locomotive by Hawthorns of Leith and models of steam engines, locomotives and industrial machines.

Contacts

Address: Chambers Street Edinburgh Midlothian EH1 1JF

  • Telephone: 0300 123 6789
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  • Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

Daily 1000-1700. Also 26 Dec; 1 Jan from 1200. (Closed 25 Dec.) Visit website or facebook for more details and advance booking.

Travel

  • By Bus: frequent
  • By Rail: Edinburgh Waverley / 0.5 miles

Facilities

  • Refreshments
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Full disabled access

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Diverse collections will take you on a journey of discovery through the history of Scotland and around the world, taking in the wonders of nature, art, design and fashion and science and technology – all under one roof.

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