So far, my favourite museum. Huge variety or exhibits and so much to see! It was a rainy Saturday, so extremely busy. I have never seen a museum so full! I would love to visit again on a weekday sometime to be able to take it all in properly.

Really amazing museum, packed with so many interesting and diverse artifacts. We had a time critical visit and selected the things we wanted to see ahead of our visit. On arrival we asked a member of staff to help us find: the egyptian section, the dinosaurs and the king arthur seat (burke and hare) coffins. En-route to those exhibits we came across so many more fascinating artifacts such as the Mary queen of Scotts section - it was just a shame we didn't have unlimited time as we could have whiled away hours here. Locating the coffins was tricky & we couldn't seem to find a lift or stairs to get to level 3 (they don't access every floor) . A really kind member of staff actually walked us to the exhibit in the end, which was really kind as without their help we never would have found it. Really enjoyed this fascinating museum & whole heartedly recommend. We only spent an hour here but could easily have spent half a day or more. Worth a visit no mater how limited your time is.

Great wide ranging exhibits as well as fun exhibits for the kids. Plenty to see on several floors with helpful staff throughout. Entry free but cafe prices ridiculously high.

My wife and I went to National Museum of Scotland while spending weekend in Edinburgh. We were supposed to go to Edinburgh Castle but they closed it due to inclement weather. This was an outstanding back-up option. The admission is free. It is very large including multiple levels. The museum goes back to the origin and original people of Scotland up to current times. It covers industry, fashion, sports, culture and animals. It gives lot of detail on Scotland and very well put together. Highly recommend.

Our second visit after a gap of 7 years, and didn’t disappoint. Well laid out with lots to do for kids, really relaxed atmosphere and significantly quieter than other National museums. The view from the roof terrace is amazing and all for free. If it’s raining this is a great afternoon out.

An amazing set of spaces filled with planes, lighthouse lamps, whale jawbones, cycles, and early trains. You can just about escape crowds in the niches in the new extension, or enjoy the Balcony Cafe where you overlook several spaces. But for me the highlight was the views out from the roof terrace...well worth a visit. Beware the lockers expect to be bemused and to need lots of change and patience = it is quite bemusing to book and manage them.

Absolutely amazing! Well worth a visit when it's raining outside. The place is massive so you could spend nearly the whole day there. Loads of history and good for kids. A lot of interactive activities and very informative.

I had a great time at the National Museum of Scotland. The exhibits were diverse and interesting, and the interactive activities added to the experience. The animal section was a highlight for me, as I felt there was a lot to learn. We ended up spending a few hours in the museum without really noticing, there was so much to look at and read time really flew? It's definitely a good choice for a rainy day.

I cannot speak highly enough of this museum. If I lived in Edinburgh, I'd go here every month for a couple of hours so I could focus on one gallery at a time. On this visit, I spent most of my time in the Kingdom of the Scots gallery, which was fascinating. The Millennium Clock Tower seemed odd to me, but try to see it in action!

What a fantastic place! We barely scratched the surface as we had other things booked but will definitely be returning. We focused on the natural history section of the first floor and a little bit of world cultures and collecting stories. Everything's very accessible/engaging and doesn't overwhelm with text. Looking forward to seeing the rest.