National Museums Scotland

Chinese Whispers on a global scale
Over the last 50 years, Britain has had a significant impact on how glass is perceived as an art form. Both national and international artists have based themselves here, drawn to the teaching and world-renowned facilities the UK offers.
Presented in partnership with The National Centre for Craft & Design, this exhibition examines the diverse work of established and emerging glass artists working in Britain today.
... Featuring a selection of 15 works, #ArtofGlassExhibition reveals an inspirational snapshot of glass art today. Ahead of the Edinburgh Art Festival we are featuring the 15 artists and their works, today its the turn of Erin Dickson who created Chinese Whispers in the #ArtofGlassExhibition.
Exhibition co-curator Sarah Rothwell explains in a blog post how Erin Dickson was interested in investigating how the translation or mistranslation of glassmaking techniques and methodology changes across the globe. Erin worked with various artists who interpretated an outcome with no visual stimulus to guide them
https://blog.nms.ac.uk/…/…/chinese-wh ispers-by-erin-dickson/
#ArtofGlassExhibition
National Museum of Scotland
Open daily 10:00-17:00 until Sunday 16 September Free entry https://www.nms.ac.uk/glass
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Beasts of the Viking Age
As part of his research project on the creation of Scotland from AD 800-1200, Dr Adrián Maldonado, Glenmorangie Research Fellow has been examining artefacts depicting mysterious beasts from this time.
Adrian tells us more in his latest blog post and discovers dragons, bears and mysterious sea creatures https://blog.nms.ac.uk/…/the-glenmorang ie-research-project…/
... The Glenmorangie Research Project aims to extend our understanding of Scotland’s Early Medieval past and was established in 2008 following a partnership between National Museums Scotland and The Glenmorangie Company.
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Reflected Spaces
Over the last 50 years, Britain has had a significant impact on how glass is perceived as an art form. Both national and international artists have based themselves here, drawn to the teaching and world-renowned facilities the UK offers.
Presented in partnership with The National Centre for Craft & Design, this exhibition examines the diverse work of established and emerging glass artists working in Britain today.
... Featuring a selection of 15 works, #ArtofGlassExhibition reveals an inspirational snapshot of glass art today. Ahead of the Edinburgh Art Festival we are featuring the 15 artists and their works, today its the turn of Rhian Hâf who created Reflected Spaces in the #ArtofGlassExhibition.
Rhian Hâf’s work captures fleeting moments of light and shadow; light is integral to the concept, development and outcome of her work. Reflected Spaces is part of a larger series which controls a directed flow of light enabling the artist to reveal these specific qualities of glass.
#ArtofGlassExhibition
National Museum of Scotland
Open daily 10:00-17:00 until Sunday 16 September Free entry https://www.nms.ac.uk/glass
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RIP IT UP & WIN! Author Vic Galloway is bringing Rip It Up to the Edinburgh International Book Festival this August – and we have two tickets for his SOLD OUT talk to give away, along with a signed copy of Vic's Rip It Up book and two tickets for the exhibition.
For your chance to win, simply let us know in the comments below the name of your favourite rock’n’roll book.
... The competition closes on 12 noon on Fri 27 July and the winner will be picked at random and notified by Facebook message. You must have a UK address to win the prize.
Rip It Up runs at the National Museum of Scotland until 25 November 2018. Find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/ripitup
Edinburgh International Book Festival runs from 11-27 August 2018. Find out more at www.edbookfest.co.uk
#RipItUp🎸
Thanks to Savage Mansion for the use of their song 'Elwood' in this film.
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Seeing the Unseen
Over the last 50 years, Britain has had a significant impact on how glass is perceived as an art form. Both national and international artists have based themselves here, drawn to the teaching and world-renowned facilities the UK offers.
Presented in partnership with The National Centre for Craft & Design, this exhibition examines the diverse work of established and emerging glass artists working in Britain today.
... Featuring a selection of 15 works, #ArtofGlassExhibition reveals an inspirational snapshot of glass art today. Ahead of the Edinburgh Art Festival we are featuring the 15 artists and their works, today its the turn of Matt Durran who created Seeing the Unseen in the #ArtofGlassExhibition.
Matt Durran’s practice is inspired by his research into areas such as innovation and design, medical technology, digital craft and renewable energy. Always looking to push boundaries within his art, he embraces new technology and experimentation to create new methods of production.
https://www.nms.ac.uk/mattdurran
#ArtofGlassExhibition
National Museum of Scotland
Open daily 10:00-17:00 until Sunday 16 September Free entry https://www.nms.ac.uk/glass
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'But oh! fell Death's untimely frost, That nipt my Flower sae early!'
On this day 1796 the poet Robert Burns died at the age of just 37. But although he never left Scotland in his short lifetime, his influence is still felt around the world.
... Find out more about his life and legacy here: https://www.nms.ac.uk/robertburns
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A starring Buchón and a scouting Loach flying in for Scotland's National Airshow
We're delighted to confirm the addition of a Buchón aircraft and 'Loach' helicopter to the line-up for Scotland's National Airshow on Saturday 28 July 2018 at National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield.
The Hispano Aviación HA-1112 M1L Buchón is a spanish-built version of famous German fighter. Buchóns have represented the Messerschmidt Bf 109 in a number of war films including the 1969, B...attle of Britain, the 1990 Memphis Belle and most recently in the 2017 film Dunkirk.
The Hughes OH-6A Cayuse ‘Loach’ was used as a military scout during the Vietnam war to meet the US Army's need for an extremely manoeuvrable light observation helicopter.
To see these and a stellar line-up in this year's #airshowcot.
There's just a week to go to book tickets for #airshowscot in advance, so don't delay!
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Sooty is our resident moggy. Join her for an insider’s view of life on the farm past and present at the National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride this summer.
Let Sooty guide you to out what life was like on the 1950s farm, discover the tractors inside the museum, and follow the path to the farm, and meet our Ayrshire, Aberdeen Angus and Highland cattle, and the Tamworth pigs, sheep, hens and Clydesdale horses.
So pick up Sooty's Summer Adventure and let he guide you arou...nd the farm and the museum.
Pay once for and visit all year with the National Museum of Rural Life Annual Pass.https://www.nms.ac.uk/annualpass
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Happy Space Exploration Day! On this day in 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to step on the moon 🌙 Feeling inspired? Catch Tim Peake's Spacecraft at the National Museum of Scotland until 4 August 🚀

‘Brilliant fun!’ ‘Inspirational!’ ‘Really, really, really good!’
This is what our visitors have to say about Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop.
Have you experienced this must-see exhibition yet? What do you think?
... Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop runs at the National Museum of Scotland until 25 November 2018. Find out more and book your tickets here: www.nms.ac.uk/ripitup
#RipItUp🎸
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Scotland's Early Silver Tour: Chopping it up
The Roman army brought silver to Scotland in the late 1st century AD. It was a vital part of their economy. This silver had an impact far beyond the fort walls. The Roman Empire used gifts of silver coins to buy peace and allies in Iron Age Scotland. These coins became status symbols in local societies as a sign of Roman favour. They were not melted down for bullion — silver was not yet seen as a raw material to be recycled.
Hacke...d-up silver objects look like they have been brutally treated, but there was method behind this. The fragments were cut to match Roman weight standards – vessels were converted to bullion. This was a very practical approach – the value of the precious metal outweighed its artistic merit. Hacksilver was used to store wealth inside the Roman world and to buy peace beyond it. Quantities were given to groups beyond the Roman frontier. Local attitudes also changed — for the first time in Scotland, silver was melted down and recycled into local power symbols.
This stunning touring exhibition is now open on the second stop of a Scotland wide tour in Kirkcudbright Galleries. Scotland's Early Silver tells the story of how this precious metal helped to shape the first kingdoms of Scotland.
Featuring spectacular objects dating from AD75 to AD1000, and supported by The Glenmorangie Research Project on Early Medieval Scotland, Scotland’s #EarlySilver explores the part that silver played in the transformation of society in Scotland throughout the first millennium AD.
Admission free Until 30 September 2018
Kirkcudbright Galleries, St. Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AA
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00 Sunday: 12:00 – 17:00
https://www.nms.ac.uk/silvertour
Image: Detail of hacksilver from the Traprain Law Hoard. The biggest hoard of Roman hacksilver ever found was excavated in 1919 at Traprain Law in East Lothian.
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On this day 1928, designer Jean Muir was born.
In a fashion career spanning more than 40 years, Muir acquired a reputation for restrained, elegant design and a devoted following.
To celebrate what would have been her 90th birthday, we're sharing some signature styles from the Jean Muir archive, which is held at National Museums Scotland.
... Find out more at www.nms.ac.uk/jeanmuir
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This ceramic poppy is one of the 888, 246 replica poppies, designed by artist Paul Cummins, that formed part of the Bloodswept Lands and Fields of Red exhibition at the Tower of London from 17 July 2014.
Each ceramic poppy represents the death of a British or Commonwealth serviceman. It now forms part of our exhibition at the National War Museum, The Poppy: A Symbol of Remembrance. https://www.nms.ac.uk/thepoppy #ThePoppy

Rubber Factory
Over the last 50 years, Britain has had a significant impact on how glass is perceived as an art form. Both national and international artists have based themselves here, drawn to the teaching and world-renowned facilities the UK offers.
Presented in partnership with The National Centre for Craft & Design this exhibition examines the diverse work of established and emerging glass artists working in Britain today.
... Featuring a selection of 15 works, #ArtofGlassExhibition reveals an inspirational snapshot of glass art today. Ahead of the Edinburgh Art Festival​ we are featuring the 15 artists and their works, today its the turn of Jeffrey Sarmiento who created Rubber Factory, 2018 in the #ArtofGlassExhibition.
Jeffrey Sarmiento is known for exploring cultural identity and the graphic image in glass, his creative practice is based on the research he undertakes to combine concepts with process.
https://www.nms.ac.uk/jeffreysarmiento
#ArtofGlassExhibition National Museum of Scotland Open daily 10:00-17:00 until Sunday 16 September Free entry
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All aboard for the National Museum of Flight
East Coast Buses tours will depart hourly from North Berwick between 30 June and 31 August then every weekend in September, with open top tour buses and a live-guide showcasing all East Lothian has to offer. Other attractions on the tour route include Tantallon Castle, North Berwick Gin Distillery, Chesters Hill Fort and Dirleton Castle.
Customers can also choose to travel in and out of Edinburgh or from another East Lothian destin...ation with an East Coast Explorer ticket. Ticket holders can also take advantage of discounts to National Museum of Flight simply by showing their ticket on entry.
https://eastcoastbuses.co.uk/tours/
https://www.facebook.com/EastCoastBuses/v ideos/1540893932683522/
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Thig ann cuide ris an Neach-iùil Shaor-thoileach air turas tro Thaigh-tasgaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba airson cuid de na nithean as àraide sa chruinneachadh fhaicinn. Bidh eachdraidh is seanchas aig an Neach-iùil Ghàidhlig mun taghadh de nithean a chì thu air an turas.
Join our Volunteer Guide on an introductory tour around the National Museum of Scotland and discover some highlights of the collection. Our Gaelic speaking Volunteer Guide will help you discover the stories behind... a broad selection of objects.
www.nms.ac.uk/gaelictour
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Saving the lining of an 18th-century gentleman's garment
With series 4 of Poldark well underway, ever wondered where the inspiration for their garments comes from. At National Museums Scotland we have many fine examples of period costume in our collection.
Our textile conservation team have been busy conserving an 18th-century banyan that may have been worn by the likes of Ross Poldark, George Warleggan or Dwight Enys. The banyan is a gentleman's loose item of clothing; t-s...haped or kimono-like garment of cotton, linen, or silk gown was worn at home as a sort of dressing gown or informal coat over the shirt and breeches.
Textile conservator Maria Armstrong describes the 200 hours she spent carefully sewing parts of the delicate lining of a banyan and what materials and methods she chose to do this.
https://blog.nms.ac.uk/…/12/200-stitche s-in-time-saves-lin…/
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Our Summer Space Camp starts on Monday!
To celebrate the display of Tim Peake's Soyuz Spacecraft at the Museum, we've got two weeks of free space-themed activities where you can meet some experts, handle real Space objects and be wowed by demos.
Find out more at https://www.nms.ac.uk/spacecamp

Trot-on for the Heavy Horse Show! 🐴
Giddy-up us this time tomorrow for our annual #HeavyHorseShow at the National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride on Sunday 15 July. Horsey highlights include:
* Riders of the Storm stunt show 🐎... * Clydesdale Horse Rides * Hobby Horse Arena * Meet the Pony Area * Horse themed crafts * Horse competitions
Find out more and book here: https://www.nms.ac.uk/heavyhorse
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Without doubt one of the world's great museums. Attention to detail with many interactive displays makes for an enjoyable and and highly educational experience for all ages. All housed in one of Edinburgh,s finest buildings, a really great day out.

Went specifically to see “RIP it Up” and then spent more time going round other parts of the exhibitions. Went in the the VR space experience. Staff helpful and friendly. Cafe good as well. Good place to visit

We were winding dwn our trip to Edinburgh and popped in. We were delighted by the mostly interactive displays that helped bring history to life (we don't have kids but love to play). There were some sections that were more traditional displays of historical items as well. We highly recommend stopping in.

We had a great day out here, so much to see, do and learn, really loved how you are able to interact with some of the items on show. We were given a well informed talk on Celtic jewellery by a lovely member of staff who allowed me to try on a couple of very heavy necklaces. It was really interesting and made our visit much more enjoyable. I have a love of vintage cars and was delighted to find a few on display, not to mention trying to beat my pastimes in th F1 simulator car. The science and technology areas are great too with plenty of interaction. I will be back to visit time and time again. Looking forward to it already. All this and it's free entry too, we are very lucky. We were able to have a nice lunch in the brasserie, the food was excellent and the wine wasn't bad either. �

We are so lucky to have such a magnificent Museum in Edinburgh..

I grew up and my children visiting this wonderful facility and if visiting Edinburgh The National Museum is a must to do.

You will not be disappointed in fact you will leave wanting more! It is a Magnificent building also.

This place is amazing need to back tho as we couldn’t get round it all in one day very recommended and free entry too, I was in awe of this place and will definitely be back

This is free to enter. Great if you have children to occupy, heaps of hands-on and interactive activities including a playroom and well signed ‘picnic’ areas for you to eat your own food.

So much to see and do!

We’ve been twice now and loved it each time, the only problem is the time needed to properly experience it in its entirety.

Definitely a must visit for any visitor of Edinburgh.

Rip it Up is brilliant so evocative of my youth and a perfect way to spend a Saturday. Museum Brasserie is also amazing! Highly recommend lunch and a glass of wine!

Our daughter is 3 and loves the museum, she has been 5 times and continues to ask to go. We see something new everyone we go. 👍🏻

I was told to visit this museum by a friend, and I am so glad I did. It was the best day out I’ve had in a long time, the exhibits were very interesting and well presented and there was so much for children to do. I can’t wait to go back as I was only there for 5 hours or so and know I did not see everything.

Could spend several days in the place and it's free!! Excellent museum and something for everyone. Even people who don't do museums would find something of interest to keep them amused for a few hours.

Cannot recommend this museum enough. I was expecting to love it but was blown away by how amazing our visit was. We were here for 3 hours and even then it felt like we only scratched the surface. Seeing Tim Peake’s Soyuz capsule and experiencing the VR simulation was a particular highlight, so I would thoroughly recommend visiting the museum before this feature moves on to its next location in August.

Brilliant museum :) it's free entry and we were in here for just over 3 hours. There's so much to see and there's lifts to every floor if you struggle with stairs. We had some food from the balcony cafe, which was very nice. The rooftop section is amazing with beautiful views and the weather was amazing the day we were here, which made this section even better :) we'll definitely be back again.

An excellent and beautiful museum. Friendly and helpful staff. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Rip It Up Exhibition. Outstanding displays, exhibits and wonderful archive video footage of our loved Scottish Musicians 😊👍🏻

Absolutely amazing day out. Staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. A big thumbs up from the Finlayson family �����

A visit to the National Museum is always worth it, just for a wander among the various galleries of exhibits, but when there are special exhibitions, like Rip It Up, an exhibition about Scotland’s rock and pop scene over the past 60 years, it is brilliant- a real treat. Must go back for another look!

A brilliant collection in particular loved the fashion and textiles exhibit room. The only thing I would say is please make it clear to school groups etc that the children should not run through the museum it was like a heard of elephants stampeding on the balconies and especially near some of the cabinets containing glass etc their guardians didn’t seem to care either with the amount of shouting they did too.

I paid £10 to see someone's record collection it seems. Special guests? Nope nobody! I would have thought that more of the great Scottish bands would have been even given a small mention but nothing. The dance section was a tiny board yet it was massive in Scotland in the 90s and TTF can still sell out an arena! Maybe the organisers of the pop exhibition need to learn more about Scottish music!

Without doubt one of the world's great museums. Attention to detail with many interactive displays makes for an enjoyable and and highly educational experience for all ages. All housed in one of Edinburgh,s finest buildings, a really great day out.

Went specifically to see “RIP it Up” and then spent more time going round other parts of the exhibitions. Went in the the VR space experience. Staff helpful and friendly. Cafe good as well. Good place to visit

We were winding dwn our trip to Edinburgh and popped in. We were delighted by the mostly interactive displays that helped bring history to life (we don't have kids but love to play). There were some sections that were more traditional displays of historical items as well. We highly recommend stopping in.

We had a great day out here, so much to see, do and learn, really loved how you are able to interact with some of the items on show. We were given a well informed talk on Celtic jewellery by a lovely member of staff who allowed me to try on a couple of very heavy necklaces. It was really interesting and made our visit much more enjoyable. I have a love of vintage cars and was delighted to find a few on display, not to mention trying to beat my pastimes in th F1 simulator car. The science and technology areas are great too with plenty of interaction. I will be back to visit time and time again. Looking forward to it already. All this and it's free entry too, we are very lucky. We were able to have a nice lunch in the brasserie, the food was excellent and the wine wasn't bad either. �

We are so lucky to have such a magnificent Museum in Edinburgh..

I grew up and my children visiting this wonderful facility and if visiting Edinburgh The National Museum is a must to do.

You will not be disappointed in fact you will leave wanting more! It is a Magnificent building also.

This place is amazing need to back tho as we couldn’t get round it all in one day very recommended and free entry too, I was in awe of this place and will definitely be back

This is free to enter. Great if you have children to occupy, heaps of hands-on and interactive activities including a playroom and well signed ‘picnic’ areas for you to eat your own food.

So much to see and do!

We’ve been twice now and loved it each time, the only problem is the time needed to properly experience it in its entirety.

Definitely a must visit for any visitor of Edinburgh.

Rip it Up is brilliant so evocative of my youth and a perfect way to spend a Saturday. Museum Brasserie is also amazing! Highly recommend lunch and a glass of wine!

Our daughter is 3 and loves the museum, she has been 5 times and continues to ask to go. We see something new everyone we go. 👍🏻

I was told to visit this museum by a friend, and I am so glad I did. It was the best day out I’ve had in a long time, the exhibits were very interesting and well presented and there was so much for children to do. I can’t wait to go back as I was only there for 5 hours or so and know I did not see everything.

Could spend several days in the place and it's free!! Excellent museum and something for everyone. Even people who don't do museums would find something of interest to keep them amused for a few hours.

Cannot recommend this museum enough. I was expecting to love it but was blown away by how amazing our visit was. We were here for 3 hours and even then it felt like we only scratched the surface. Seeing Tim Peake’s Soyuz capsule and experiencing the VR simulation was a particular highlight, so I would thoroughly recommend visiting the museum before this feature moves on to its next location in August.

Brilliant museum :) it's free entry and we were in here for just over 3 hours. There's so much to see and there's lifts to every floor if you struggle with stairs. We had some food from the balcony cafe, which was very nice. The rooftop section is amazing with beautiful views and the weather was amazing the day we were here, which made this section even better :) we'll definitely be back again.

An excellent and beautiful museum. Friendly and helpful staff. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Rip It Up Exhibition. Outstanding displays, exhibits and wonderful archive video footage of our loved Scottish Musicians 😊👍🏻

Absolutely amazing day out. Staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. A big thumbs up from the Finlayson family �����

A visit to the National Museum is always worth it, just for a wander among the various galleries of exhibits, but when there are special exhibitions, like Rip It Up, an exhibition about Scotland’s rock and pop scene over the past 60 years, it is brilliant- a real treat. Must go back for another look!

A brilliant collection in particular loved the fashion and textiles exhibit room. The only thing I would say is please make it clear to school groups etc that the children should not run through the museum it was like a heard of elephants stampeding on the balconies and especially near some of the cabinets containing glass etc their guardians didn’t seem to care either with the amount of shouting they did too.

I paid £10 to see someone's record collection it seems. Special guests? Nope nobody! I would have thought that more of the great Scottish bands would have been even given a small mention but nothing. The dance section was a tiny board yet it was massive in Scotland in the 90s and TTF can still sell out an arena! Maybe the organisers of the pop exhibition need to learn more about Scottish music!

Without doubt one of the world's great museums. Attention to detail with many interactive displays makes for an enjoyable and and highly educational experience for all ages. All housed in one of Edinburgh,s finest buildings, a really great day out.

Went specifically to see “RIP it Up” and then spent more time going round other parts of the exhibitions. Went in the the VR space experience. Staff helpful and friendly. Cafe good as well. Good place to visit

We were winding dwn our trip to Edinburgh and popped in. We were delighted by the mostly interactive displays that helped bring history to life (we don't have kids but love to play). There were some sections that were more traditional displays of historical items as well. We highly recommend stopping in.

We had a great day out here, so much to see, do and learn, really loved how you are able to interact with some of the items on show. We were given a well informed talk on Celtic jewellery by a lovely member of staff who allowed me to try on a couple of very heavy necklaces. It was really interesting and made our visit much more enjoyable. I have a love of vintage cars and was delighted to find a few on display, not to mention trying to beat my pastimes in th F1 simulator car. The science and technology areas are great too with plenty of interaction. I will be back to visit time and time again. Looking forward to it already. All this and it's free entry too, we are very lucky. We were able to have a nice lunch in the brasserie, the food was excellent and the wine wasn't bad either. �

We are so lucky to have such a magnificent Museum in Edinburgh..

I grew up and my children visiting this wonderful facility and if visiting Edinburgh The National Museum is a must to do.

You will not be disappointed in fact you will leave wanting more! It is a Magnificent building also.

This place is amazing need to back tho as we couldn’t get round it all in one day very recommended and free entry too, I was in awe of this place and will definitely be back

This is free to enter. Great if you have children to occupy, heaps of hands-on and interactive activities including a playroom and well signed ‘picnic’ areas for you to eat your own food.

So much to see and do!

We’ve been twice now and loved it each time, the only problem is the time needed to properly experience it in its entirety.

Definitely a must visit for any visitor of Edinburgh.

Rip it Up is brilliant so evocative of my youth and a perfect way to spend a Saturday. Museum Brasserie is also amazing! Highly recommend lunch and a glass of wine!

Our daughter is 3 and loves the museum, she has been 5 times and continues to ask to go. We see something new everyone we go. 👍🏻

I was told to visit this museum by a friend, and I am so glad I did. It was the best day out I’ve had in a long time, the exhibits were very interesting and well presented and there was so much for children to do. I can’t wait to go back as I was only there for 5 hours or so and know I did not see everything.

Could spend several days in the place and it's free!! Excellent museum and something for everyone. Even people who don't do museums would find something of interest to keep them amused for a few hours.

Cannot recommend this museum enough. I was expecting to love it but was blown away by how amazing our visit was. We were here for 3 hours and even then it felt like we only scratched the surface. Seeing Tim Peake’s Soyuz capsule and experiencing the VR simulation was a particular highlight, so I would thoroughly recommend visiting the museum before this feature moves on to its next location in August.

Brilliant museum :) it's free entry and we were in here for just over 3 hours. There's so much to see and there's lifts to every floor if you struggle with stairs. We had some food from the balcony cafe, which was very nice. The rooftop section is amazing with beautiful views and the weather was amazing the day we were here, which made this section even better :) we'll definitely be back again.

An excellent and beautiful museum. Friendly and helpful staff. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Rip It Up Exhibition. Outstanding displays, exhibits and wonderful archive video footage of our loved Scottish Musicians 😊👍🏻

Absolutely amazing day out. Staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. A big thumbs up from the Finlayson family �����

A visit to the National Museum is always worth it, just for a wander among the various galleries of exhibits, but when there are special exhibitions, like Rip It Up, an exhibition about Scotland’s rock and pop scene over the past 60 years, it is brilliant- a real treat. Must go back for another look!

A brilliant collection in particular loved the fashion and textiles exhibit room. The only thing I would say is please make it clear to school groups etc that the children should not run through the museum it was like a heard of elephants stampeding on the balconies and especially near some of the cabinets containing glass etc their guardians didn’t seem to care either with the amount of shouting they did too.

I paid £10 to see someone's record collection it seems. Special guests? Nope nobody! I would have thought that more of the great Scottish bands would have been even given a small mention but nothing. The dance section was a tiny board yet it was massive in Scotland in the 90s and TTF can still sell out an arena! Maybe the organisers of the pop exhibition need to learn more about Scottish music!

Without doubt one of the world's great museums. Attention to detail with many interactive displays makes for an enjoyable and and highly educational experience for all ages. All housed in one of Edinburgh,s finest buildings, a really great day out.

Went specifically to see “RIP it Up” and then spent more time going round other parts of the exhibitions. Went in the the VR space experience. Staff helpful and friendly. Cafe good as well. Good place to visit

We were winding dwn our trip to Edinburgh and popped in. We were delighted by the mostly interactive displays that helped bring history to life (we don't have kids but love to play). There were some sections that were more traditional displays of historical items as well. We highly recommend stopping in.

We had a great day out here, so much to see, do and learn, really loved how you are able to interact with some of the items on show. We were given a well informed talk on Celtic jewellery by a lovely member of staff who allowed me to try on a couple of very heavy necklaces. It was really interesting and made our visit much more enjoyable. I have a love of vintage cars and was delighted to find a few on display, not to mention trying to beat my pastimes in th F1 simulator car. The science and technology areas are great too with plenty of interaction. I will be back to visit time and time again. Looking forward to it already. All this and it's free entry too, we are very lucky. We were able to have a nice lunch in the brasserie, the food was excellent and the wine wasn't bad either. �

We are so lucky to have such a magnificent Museum in Edinburgh..

I grew up and my children visiting this wonderful facility and if visiting Edinburgh The National Museum is a must to do.

You will not be disappointed in fact you will leave wanting more! It is a Magnificent building also.

This place is amazing need to back tho as we couldn’t get round it all in one day very recommended and free entry too, I was in awe of this place and will definitely be back

This is free to enter. Great if you have children to occupy, heaps of hands-on and interactive activities including a playroom and well signed ‘picnic’ areas for you to eat your own food.

So much to see and do!

We’ve been twice now and loved it each time, the only problem is the time needed to properly experience it in its entirety.

Definitely a must visit for any visitor of Edinburgh.

Rip it Up is brilliant so evocative of my youth and a perfect way to spend a Saturday. Museum Brasserie is also amazing! Highly recommend lunch and a glass of wine!

Our daughter is 3 and loves the museum, she has been 5 times and continues to ask to go. We see something new everyone we go. 👍🏻

I was told to visit this museum by a friend, and I am so glad I did. It was the best day out I’ve had in a long time, the exhibits were very interesting and well presented and there was so much for children to do. I can’t wait to go back as I was only there for 5 hours or so and know I did not see everything.

Could spend several days in the place and it's free!! Excellent museum and something for everyone. Even people who don't do museums would find something of interest to keep them amused for a few hours.

Cannot recommend this museum enough. I was expecting to love it but was blown away by how amazing our visit was. We were here for 3 hours and even then it felt like we only scratched the surface. Seeing Tim Peake’s Soyuz capsule and experiencing the VR simulation was a particular highlight, so I would thoroughly recommend visiting the museum before this feature moves on to its next location in August.

Brilliant museum :) it's free entry and we were in here for just over 3 hours. There's so much to see and there's lifts to every floor if you struggle with stairs. We had some food from the balcony cafe, which was very nice. The rooftop section is amazing with beautiful views and the weather was amazing the day we were here, which made this section even better :) we'll definitely be back again.

An excellent and beautiful museum. Friendly and helpful staff. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Rip It Up Exhibition. Outstanding displays, exhibits and wonderful archive video footage of our loved Scottish Musicians 😊👍🏻

Absolutely amazing day out. Staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. A big thumbs up from the Finlayson family �����

A visit to the National Museum is always worth it, just for a wander among the various galleries of exhibits, but when there are special exhibitions, like Rip It Up, an exhibition about Scotland’s rock and pop scene over the past 60 years, it is brilliant- a real treat. Must go back for another look!

A brilliant collection in particular loved the fashion and textiles exhibit room. The only thing I would say is please make it clear to school groups etc that the children should not run through the museum it was like a heard of elephants stampeding on the balconies and especially near some of the cabinets containing glass etc their guardians didn’t seem to care either with the amount of shouting they did too.

I paid £10 to see someone's record collection it seems. Special guests? Nope nobody! I would have thought that more of the great Scottish bands would have been even given a small mention but nothing. The dance section was a tiny board yet it was massive in Scotland in the 90s and TTF can still sell out an arena! Maybe the organisers of the pop exhibition need to learn more about Scottish music!

Without doubt one of the world's great museums. Attention to detail with many interactive displays makes for an enjoyable and and highly educational experience for all ages. All housed in one of Edinburgh,s finest buildings, a really great day out.

Went specifically to see “RIP it Up” and then spent more time going round other parts of the exhibitions. Went in the the VR space experience. Staff helpful and friendly. Cafe good as well. Good place to visit

We were winding dwn our trip to Edinburgh and popped in. We were delighted by the mostly interactive displays that helped bring history to life (we don't have kids but love to play). There were some sections that were more traditional displays of historical items as well. We highly recommend stopping in.

We had a great day out here, so much to see, do and learn, really loved how you are able to interact with some of the items on show. We were given a well informed talk on Celtic jewellery by a lovely member of staff who allowed me to try on a couple of very heavy necklaces. It was really interesting and made our visit much more enjoyable. I have a love of vintage cars and was delighted to find a few on display, not to mention trying to beat my pastimes in th F1 simulator car. The science and technology areas are great too with plenty of interaction. I will be back to visit time and time again. Looking forward to it already. All this and it's free entry too, we are very lucky. We were able to have a nice lunch in the brasserie, the food was excellent and the wine wasn't bad either. �

We are so lucky to have such a magnificent Museum in Edinburgh..

I grew up and my children visiting this wonderful facility and if visiting Edinburgh The National Museum is a must to do.

You will not be disappointed in fact you will leave wanting more! It is a Magnificent building also.

This place is amazing need to back tho as we couldn’t get round it all in one day very recommended and free entry too, I was in awe of this place and will definitely be back

This is free to enter. Great if you have children to occupy, heaps of hands-on and interactive activities including a playroom and well signed ‘picnic’ areas for you to eat your own food.

So much to see and do!

We’ve been twice now and loved it each time, the only problem is the time needed to properly experience it in its entirety.

Definitely a must visit for any visitor of Edinburgh.

Rip it Up is brilliant so evocative of my youth and a perfect way to spend a Saturday. Museum Brasserie is also amazing! Highly recommend lunch and a glass of wine!

Our daughter is 3 and loves the museum, she has been 5 times and continues to ask to go. We see something new everyone we go. 👍🏻

I was told to visit this museum by a friend, and I am so glad I did. It was the best day out I’ve had in a long time, the exhibits were very interesting and well presented and there was so much for children to do. I can’t wait to go back as I was only there for 5 hours or so and know I did not see everything.

Could spend several days in the place and it's free!! Excellent museum and something for everyone. Even people who don't do museums would find something of interest to keep them amused for a few hours.

Cannot recommend this museum enough. I was expecting to love it but was blown away by how amazing our visit was. We were here for 3 hours and even then it felt like we only scratched the surface. Seeing Tim Peake’s Soyuz capsule and experiencing the VR simulation was a particular highlight, so I would thoroughly recommend visiting the museum before this feature moves on to its next location in August.

Brilliant museum :) it's free entry and we were in here for just over 3 hours. There's so much to see and there's lifts to every floor if you struggle with stairs. We had some food from the balcony cafe, which was very nice. The rooftop section is amazing with beautiful views and the weather was amazing the day we were here, which made this section even better :) we'll definitely be back again.

An excellent and beautiful museum. Friendly and helpful staff. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Rip It Up Exhibition. Outstanding displays, exhibits and wonderful archive video footage of our loved Scottish Musicians 😊👍🏻

Absolutely amazing day out. Staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. A big thumbs up from the Finlayson family �����

A visit to the National Museum is always worth it, just for a wander among the various galleries of exhibits, but when there are special exhibitions, like Rip It Up, an exhibition about Scotland’s rock and pop scene over the past 60 years, it is brilliant- a real treat. Must go back for another look!

A brilliant collection in particular loved the fashion and textiles exhibit room. The only thing I would say is please make it clear to school groups etc that the children should not run through the museum it was like a heard of elephants stampeding on the balconies and especially near some of the cabinets containing glass etc their guardians didn’t seem to care either with the amount of shouting they did too.

I paid £10 to see someone's record collection it seems. Special guests? Nope nobody! I would have thought that more of the great Scottish bands would have been even given a small mention but nothing. The dance section was a tiny board yet it was massive in Scotland in the 90s and TTF can still sell out an arena! Maybe the organisers of the pop exhibition need to learn more about Scottish music!

Without doubt one of the world's great museums. Attention to detail with many interactive displays makes for an enjoyable and and highly educational experience for all ages. All housed in one of Edinburgh,s finest buildings, a really great day out.

Went specifically to see “RIP it Up” and then spent more time going round other parts of the exhibitions. Went in the the VR space experience. Staff helpful and friendly. Cafe good as well. Good place to visit

We were winding dwn our trip to Edinburgh and popped in. We were delighted by the mostly interactive displays that helped bring history to life (we don't have kids but love to play). There were some sections that were more traditional displays of historical items as well. We highly recommend stopping in.

We had a great day out here, so much to see, do and learn, really loved how you are able to interact with some of the items on show. We were given a well informed talk on Celtic jewellery by a lovely member of staff who allowed me to try on a couple of very heavy necklaces. It was really interesting and made our visit much more enjoyable. I have a love of vintage cars and was delighted to find a few on display, not to mention trying to beat my pastimes in th F1 simulator car. The science and technology areas are great too with plenty of interaction. I will be back to visit time and time again. Looking forward to it already. All this and it's free entry too, we are very lucky. We were able to have a nice lunch in the brasserie, the food was excellent and the wine wasn't bad either. �

We are so lucky to have such a magnificent Museum in Edinburgh..

I grew up and my children visiting this wonderful facility and if visiting Edinburgh The National Museum is a must to do.

You will not be disappointed in fact you will leave wanting more! It is a Magnificent building also.

This place is amazing need to back tho as we couldn’t get round it all in one day very recommended and free entry too, I was in awe of this place and will definitely be back

This is free to enter. Great if you have children to occupy, heaps of hands-on and interactive activities including a playroom and well signed ‘picnic’ areas for you to eat your own food.

So much to see and do!

We’ve been twice now and loved it each time, the only problem is the time needed to properly experience it in its entirety.

Definitely a must visit for any visitor of Edinburgh.

Rip it Up is brilliant so evocative of my youth and a perfect way to spend a Saturday. Museum Brasserie is also amazing! Highly recommend lunch and a glass of wine!

Our daughter is 3 and loves the museum, she has been 5 times and continues to ask to go. We see something new everyone we go. 👍🏻

I was told to visit this museum by a friend, and I am so glad I did. It was the best day out I’ve had in a long time, the exhibits were very interesting and well presented and there was so much for children to do. I can’t wait to go back as I was only there for 5 hours or so and know I did not see everything.

Could spend several days in the place and it's free!! Excellent museum and something for everyone. Even people who don't do museums would find something of interest to keep them amused for a few hours.

Cannot recommend this museum enough. I was expecting to love it but was blown away by how amazing our visit was. We were here for 3 hours and even then it felt like we only scratched the surface. Seeing Tim Peake’s Soyuz capsule and experiencing the VR simulation was a particular highlight, so I would thoroughly recommend visiting the museum before this feature moves on to its next location in August.

Brilliant museum :) it's free entry and we were in here for just over 3 hours. There's so much to see and there's lifts to every floor if you struggle with stairs. We had some food from the balcony cafe, which was very nice. The rooftop section is amazing with beautiful views and the weather was amazing the day we were here, which made this section even better :) we'll definitely be back again.

An excellent and beautiful museum. Friendly and helpful staff. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Rip It Up Exhibition. Outstanding displays, exhibits and wonderful archive video footage of our loved Scottish Musicians 😊👍🏻

Absolutely amazing day out. Staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. A big thumbs up from the Finlayson family �����

A visit to the National Museum is always worth it, just for a wander among the various galleries of exhibits, but when there are special exhibitions, like Rip It Up, an exhibition about Scotland’s rock and pop scene over the past 60 years, it is brilliant- a real treat. Must go back for another look!

A brilliant collection in particular loved the fashion and textiles exhibit room. The only thing I would say is please make it clear to school groups etc that the children should not run through the museum it was like a heard of elephants stampeding on the balconies and especially near some of the cabinets containing glass etc their guardians didn’t seem to care either with the amount of shouting they did too.

I paid £10 to see someone's record collection it seems. Special guests? Nope nobody! I would have thought that more of the great Scottish bands would have been even given a small mention but nothing. The dance section was a tiny board yet it was massive in Scotland in the 90s and TTF can still sell out an arena! Maybe the organisers of the pop exhibition need to learn more about Scottish music!