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Museum of Scotland

Museum of Scotland, Modern museum in Chambers Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

The Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street is a contemporary building that houses collections about Scottish history from prehistoric times to the present day. The galleries are organized by theme, allowing visitors to walk through Scottish heritage in a structured way.

The museum opened in 1998 as part of the National Museum of Scotland and has drawn visitors from around the world since then. The building itself dates from that period and reflects the architectural approaches of the late 1990s.

The museum displays everyday objects and shows how Scottish people have lived across different periods. Visitors can see traditional crafts and local customs reflected directly in the items on display.

The museum is free to enter and sits in an easily accessible location in the city center, making it simple to combine with other sites. Visitors should allow plenty of time, as the collections are extensive and spread across multiple floors.

The museum is home to Dolly, the first sheep cloned from an adult cell, which marked a turning point in biology. This famous specimen is on display and represents a moment that changed science forever.

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Inception
1998
Architects
Benson & Forsyth
Part of
National Museum of Scotland
GPS coordinates
55.94694,-3.19056
Latest update
December 11, 2025 11:06
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