Scotland: Discover all 372+ Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Discover all museums in Scotland and find out about the things to see and to do, exhibitions, opening hours, prices and discounts in the list of all museums in Scotland, or apply filters and navigate through the map. For an overview of popular museums in Scotland, see our list of the best museums in Scotland.

Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, The capital city is called Edinburgh. Besides the mainland, the country consists of more than 790 islands. Scotland has over 5.3 million inhabitants and is known for the Loch Ness, kilts, haggis and whisky.

In the eighteenth century Scotland began to 'produce' artists that were significant internationally, all influenced by neoclassicism, such as Allan Ramsay, Gavin Hamilton, the brothers John and Alexander Runciman, Jacob More and David Allan.

Museums in Scotland own significant collections of art, such as the National Gallery of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, the Burrell Collection and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

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This is what people say about museums in Scotland.

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Kevan about

Riverside Museum

This museum is a perfect example of design coming before function. The car and motorcycle exhibits are on high platforms which means you can't look at them closely or see inside. The Old location at Albert Drive had far more exhibits and you could ac

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• Sep 10, 2026
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Karyn about

The Tenement House

I visited a while back on my first trip to Glasgow. I was on an ancestral trail of my grandad and great grandparents life. ( I grew up in America) The tenement museum is a beautifully preserved museum of tenement life that my grandfather and grandpa

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• Jul 3, 2026
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Karyn about

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Visited a long time back. It’s beautifully preserved. Worth a visit especially if you’re a Rabbie Burns fan! Don’t forget to visit the Burns museum a bit down the road and see the Brig O Doon.

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• Jul 3, 2026
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Karyn about

Linlithgow Palace

Incredible castle ruin. We were staying in Linlithgow and this is one site to NOT miss. The history itself is incredible. There was scaffolding in parts but it’s a ruin. It needs maintenance. In the courtyard though you could just visualize what sple

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• Jul 3, 2026
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Karyn about

Culzean Castle and Country Park

Gorgeous castle. True that mobility is a bit of a problem but it’s worth it!

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• Jul 3, 2026
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Karyn about

Riverside Museum

Visited long time ago and it was fantastic. And free! Incredibly loaded with all kinds of interesting stuff. My great grandfather was a tram conductor near Govan Hill Glasgow. To be able to see & touch such a vehicle that used to drive the streets o

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• Jul 3, 2026
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Colin about

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

Loved my visit, the gallery as always doesn't fail to dissapoint, it's always evolving in some way and even the regular features look fresh. Can only hope this continues and we get to see the likes of groundbreaking artist and video creator Kelly B

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• Apr 27, 2026
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Ed about

Kirkcaldy Galleries

Situated close to the railway, bus station and the large free car park for the railway, this is a handsome building which radiates assurance and welcome in equal measure. Once inside, however, the beauty of the building is quickly forgotten as one l

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• Jan 12, 2026
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elizabeth about

Auchindrain Museum

Visited late August a saved clearance village Staff work really hard to maintain this site well worth a visit if in area to see how people lived in years gone by. The cafe food is excellent warm and hearty dishes also cakes scones etc

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• Aug 27, 2025
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Septimus about

Inveraray Jail and County Court

Great setup and really makes you feel like you’re stepping back in time. Free audio guides are great or you can self guide and read as you go. The staff are truly fantastic and very knowledgeable and friendly. There is also an escape room which is a

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• Jul 22, 2025
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Bernard about

Edinburgh Castle

An exceptional experience. We took a guided tour with Sammantha. It was really informative and well prepared. Well done Sammantha and well done Edinburgh Castle. Coming from a country full of history we were impressed by the richness of Edinburgh Cas

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• Mar 22, 2025
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paul about

Glenfinnan Station Museum

Its a tourist trap! At the entrance of the "museum' a very unfriendly guy demands a donation, then decides if it's enough for tickets. Inside it's just a few square meters with basically not much more but a model of the steamtrain's locomotive. They

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• Sep 28, 2024