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The World’s 100 Best Museums

National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST MUSEUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 47 2026
National Museum of Scotland

A free museum in central Edinburgh covering Scottish history, science, technology, natural history and world cultures across two connected buildings. A Victorian glass-roofed hall joins a modern wing, with hands-on areas for children and a rooftop terrace with city views.

Highlights

  • Scottish history galleries
  • Dolly the sheep
  • Rooftop terrace views

Good to know

  • Free entry, some temporary exhibitions charge
  • Allow at least three hours
  • Pick up a map at entrance

Also in the United Kingdom

  1. Victoria and Albert Museum N° 56 Victoria and Albert Museum London Art museum
  2. National Gallery N° 60 National Gallery London Art museum
  3. British Museum N° 91 British Museum London History museum