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National Museum of Scotland

Museums

Edinburgh

Edinburgh & The Lothians

Free

Following the latest Scottish Government guidelines, the National Museum of Scotland will reopen on Monday 26 April. Timed admission tickets are now available to book. Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, science and technology, art, design and fashion, and Scottish history, all under one roof. A range of new safety measures have been put in place along with timed entry to ensure that we can manage numbers and maintain physical distancing. Please book a timed entry ticket online at www.nms.ac.uk/scotland in advance of your visit. This includes National Museums Scotland members.

Fire your imagination at the National Museum of Scotland, one of the UK’s top 10 visitor attractions. Our diverse collections take you on a journey of discovery through the history of Scotland, the wonders of nature, art and design, science and technology, and world cultures – all under one roof.

A range of new safety measures have been put in place in line with Scottish Government guidelines. This includes enhanced cleaning, hand sanitising stations and one-way routes in certain areas of the museum where physical distancing is not possible. In line with Scottish Government guidelines, face coverings must be worn in our indoor spaces. Please do not visit the museum if you or anyone in your household has any symptoms of Coronavirus.

Please note: spaces with a high number of interactive displays and high-touch areas, such as the Imagine, Explore and Adventure Planet galleries, are temporarily closed for your safety.

We want you to have a safe and enjoyable visit. During your visit, we ask you to:

Wear a face covering in our indoor spaces.
Please keep your distance from others (2m).
Follow the directional signage.
Use the hand sanitiser provided.
Wash your hands often.
Please note card payments only.

Any questions? Our Visitor Experience team will be delighted to help.

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In recognition that this business has confirmed that they have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing.

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Staff required to regularly wash hands
COVID-19 measures in place
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
COVID-19 staff training completed
Contactless payment only
Online booking only
Food available during COVID-19 restrictions
Contactless payment possible
Hygiene screens in place
Socially distanced spaced seating
Queuing system
Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
Open now
Capacity limit
Interactive displays closed
Advance booking essential
Face masks required for staff in public areas
Face mask essential (not provided)
2m distancing in place
One way system
Floors clearly marked for social distancing

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City Centre

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Level access to main entrance
Hearing Loop
Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant
Level access from entrance to reception
Suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Wheelchair access throughout
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Access guide
Accessible toilets
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