National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

This place was great for kids and adults. Lots to keep the kids entertained and very interactive. We have been to the science and natural history museum's in London and this topped those for us. The science area was great, the kids would have been happy to stay here all day. Free entry as well although it was definitely worth much more than the recommended £5 per person donation. You can also drop in for an hour just to play the reaction game like we did another day.

This is a really well laid out museum. It's not too big and you can see a lot in a relatively short space of time. The atrium is really impressive with it's glass ceiling giving a lot of natural light and a great feeling of space. Many of the exhibits are interactive and very educational. Unlike other museums I didn't feel overwhelmed by the number and variety of exhibits. The cafe is very good : different types of teas and coffees as well as hot and cold snacks.

Edinburgh has the best museum which needs to seen to be believed. Hours of knowledge and if you go as a family kids have fun activities and interactions they can take part in which is great. The gift shops provide quality items that offer value for money and the cafe brings it all together making the day a proper day out. You can easy spend 3hrs plus taken in the sights and fully walking round the whole museum. Staff are great for any queries as well. Highly recommended if visiting Edinburgh.

Free entry! Proper museum, but with many displays about modern stuff, and lots of hands-on & interactive things to entertain and educate children and teenagers alike. Beautiful building inside too. We'll worth a visit, especially on a rainy day! There is a 'lunch area' for if you want to bring your own food (as you really could spend all day in it). Plenty of restaurants very close by to nip out to as well. Highly recommended.

Very huge and amazing place. I am not a museum going person but I would definitely recommend this. I was there for 2 hours and feel like I have seen less than 10%. It's so massive and have excellent collection across various fields. The entrance to the museum is absolutely free and interested visitors can offer their donation. At the entrance they provide free maps of the museum. I would recommend visitors to take that so that u won't miss any gallery or room. Art and history lover's can easily spend a complete day in here without getting bored. Photography is allowed here but just that you are requested no to use flash. Even you can professional digital camera inside the museum.