Museum of Scotland, Modern museum in Chambers Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The Museum of Scotland displays thousands of artifacts across multiple galleries, presenting Scottish heritage from prehistoric times through modern innovations.
Opened in 1998 as part of the National Museum of Scotland, the institution occupies a contemporary building designed by architectural firm Benson & Forsyth.
The museum exhibits comprehensive collections about Scottish life, including significant items like the Galloway Hoard containing silver and gold from 900 AD.
Located at Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, the museum operates daily from 10:00 to 17:00 with free admission for all visitors throughout the year.
The institution houses Dolly the sheep, a groundbreaking scientific achievement representing the first mammal cloned from an adult cell in 1996.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Inception: 1998
Architects: Benson & Forsyth
Part of: National Museum of Scotland
Website: https://nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland
GPS coordinates: 55.94694,-3.19056
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:41
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