Scottish National Museum

The National Museum of Scotland was established between 2006 and 2011 and is considered one of the largest and most important museums in the United Kingdom, aiming to showcase Scotland to the world and enhance its cultural, intellectual, and scientific standing.

The National Museum of Scotland is distinguished by being completely free to enter. It houses more than 8,000 artifacts displayed across more than 16 exhibition halls, covering various historical epochs. The museum features significant collections from different civilizations, including the Egyptian section with rare artifacts brought from Egypt, as well as the Roman civilization and other civilizations and eras. Additionally, there are exhibition halls dedicated to natural history, geology, and scientific and technological advancements, including the impressive skeletal structure of dinosaurs.

This makes the National Museum of Scotland one of the most important places to visit in Edinburgh.