Science & Technology Museums in Scotland

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh lets visitors explore and tries to explain the world of plants by its wide collection of plants.

The Glasgow Science Centre is a visitor attraction that is composed of three main buildings: the Science Mall, the Glasgow Tower and the IMAX cinema. Its mission is to be a brdige between citizens and science and technology and to inspire people of all ages to explore and understand the world around

Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a museum in Aberdeen. The museum features exhibits related to Land Transport, Science and Technology and Maritime.

The museums are home to one of the largest and most historic pathology collections in the United Kingdom. As one of the oldest Museums in Scotland, the collections grew from 1699 after 'natural and artificial curiosities' were publically sought, with the Playfair Building opening in 1832 to house th

National Museum of Flight Scotland is a museum in East Fortune. The museum features exhibits related to: archives, coins and medals, weapons and war, costume and textiles, fine art, science and technology, aviation, personalities, land transport and social history.

The Tall Ship at Riverside is a museum in Glasgow. The museum features exhibits related to Social History and Maritime.

Summerlee Museum Of Scottish Industrial Life is a museum in Glasgow. The museum features exhibits related to: industry, fine art, science and technology, land transport, archives, coins and medals, personalities, decorative and applied art, archaeology and social history.

Located in Alford, The museum boasts an impressive range of transport exhibits, from the stage and mail coach era, to some of the fastest cars ever made. Every season the museum refreshes around one-third of its exhibits. This year’s exhibition includes, ‘The Guy Martin Collection’ and ‘Probing the

Scotland's Jute Museum @ Verdant Works is a museum in Dundee. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Science and Technology and Archives.

Scottish Fisheries Museum is a museum in Anstruther. The museum features exhibits related to: fine art, archives, social history, decorative and applied art, industry, science and technology, maritime, trade and commerce, weapons and war, photography and costume and textiles. Key themes, people and

The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses is a museum in Fraserburgh. The museum features exhibits related to: personalities, archives, maritime, social history and science and technology. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: lighthouse lenses and equipment., photographs of lighthouses an

St Andrews Botanic Garden is a living research and conservation experiment where we explore the ways ecology and evolution unfold in the plant kingdom - right at the heart of historic St Andrews. We're home to some of the most dynamic plants and habitats, from both Fife and around the world. We ai

National Mining Museum Scotland is a museum in Newtongrange. The museum features exhibits related to: industry, social history, science and technology and archives. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: scotland's largest winding engine is now driven by electricity. visitors have a

Frigate Unicorn is a museum in Dundee. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Science and Technology, Maritime, Archives, Fine Art, Personalities, Weapons and War, Costume and Textiles and World Cultures.

Set deep in the Spey Valley, Knockando Woolmill is a district mill, serving the needs of the local community and processing wool into yarn and woven cloth on historic machinery and looms, in continuos production for over 200 years. The Knockando Woolmill Trust was formed in 2000 to save the mill, wi

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura is a museum in Dumfries. The museum features exhibits related to Coins and Medals, Medicine, Industry, Natural Sciences, Decorative and Applied Art, Weapons and War, Maritime, Social History, Land Transport, Religion, Costume and Textiles, Science and Technology, L

A Royal residence for over 40 years, The Royal Yacht Britannia sailed over 1,000,000 nautical miles on 968 state visits with the Royal Family. Now a five-star visitor attraction in Edinburgh, you can tour five decks of the last Royal Yacht and discover stories of life at sea for both the Royal Famil

University of Dundee Botanic Garden is a museum in Dundee. The museum features exhibits related to Natural Sciences.

Scottish Maritime Museum is a museum in Irvine. The museum features exhibits related to Land Transport, Maritime and Archives.

Visit Dundee Science Centre and enjoy a fun hands-on experience for the whole family as you explore the world through six zones themed around sound, touch, light, taste and smell, temperature and position, with over 80 fascinating interactive exhibits. Then come face-to-face with RoboX and the robot

The Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre aims to show the human side of the Air Stations past with a collection of contemporary photographs, artefacts and memorabilia. These not only tell of the history of the airfield but also the story of the men and women who served there and those who lived in t

The Museum of the University of St Andrews (MUSA) is a museum in St Andrews. The museum features exhibits related to: science and technology.

Be among the first to enjoy our new hi-tech interactive visitor experience at the spectacular 18th-century water mill complex beside the River Tay. The visitor centre tells the stories of those who worked there and the products they made. The superb interactive displays let you discover if your fin

Arbroath Signal Tower Museum is a museum in Arbroath. The museum features exhibits related to Maritime, Decorative and Applied Art, Social History, World Cultures, Costume and Textiles, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Personalities, Coins and Medals, Land Transport and Archives. Key themes

Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum is at Heathhall on the outskirts Dumfries. The museum is based around the original Control Tower of RAF Dumfries and the key exhibits are based around Aircraft, Aero Engines, RAF Dumfries personnel and Airborne Forces. Aircraft on display are: Supermarine Spi

Orkney Wireless Museum is a museum in Kirkwall. The museum features exhibits related to Weapons and War, Maritime, Science and Technology and Music. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include Marconi, Cossor, MacMichael, K.B., Lowe and Amplion and Domestic and defence wireless equipment.

Mills Observatory is a museum in Dundee. The museum features exhibits related to Science and Technology and Personalities.

Barry Mill is a magnificent example of Scotland's industrial heritage. It is set in a secluded area beside the Barry Burn, with a working mill, ladeside and burnside walks, and guided tours. Exhibition explaining the role of the mill in the rural economy Milling demonstrations - normally on Sunday

Glenfinnan Station Museum is a museum in Fort William. The museum features exhibits related to Land Transport, Archives and Social History.

Prestongrange is a site of major importance in the story of Scotland’s Industrial Revolution. Visitors can discover the story of the harbour, glass works, pottery, colliery and brickworks. The Prestongrange Museum features exhibits related to: science and technology, agriculture, archaeology, coins

Bute Museum is a museum in Isle of Bute. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Personalities, Natural Sciences, Weapons and War, Costume and Textiles, Maritime, Archives, Archaeology, Science and Technology, Fine Art, Coins and Medals and Land Transport. Key themes, people and exhi

Unst Boat Haven is a museum in Haroldswick. The museum features exhibits related to Industry, Maritime and Social History. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include Recreated blacksmith's workshop, Whillies or eela boats, Shetland shipbuilding, Model boats, Sixareens and Yoals.

Aberdeen Science Centre is a museum in Aberdeen. The museum features exhibits related to: science and technology.

Highland Aviation Museum is a museum in Inverness. The museum features exhibits related to Aviation. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include WT660 Hawker Hunter F.1 and XK532 HS Buccaneer S.1.

The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is housed in a bold Italianate building located on Blackford Hill two miles south of the city. Their mission is to promote interest in astronomy and to support science education. They seek to exploit the Royal Observatory's mix of real astronomical science, technolog

The Museum Room is devoted to the career of Jim Clark, World Motor Racing Champion and Berwickshire Farmer. It houses a display of trophies, awards, photographs, model cars, memorabilia and video presentation. The 'Images of Clark' display features photographs of Jim taken by some of the best motor

Museum of Scottish Railways is a museum in Bo'ness. The museum features exhibits related to: archives, science and technology and land transport. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: north british railway 0-6-0 locomotive no.673 maude (glasgow, 1891), baird's 0-4-0st locomotive no.

Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum is a museum in Sanquhar. The museum features exhibits related to Personalities, Coins and Medals, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Fine Art, Science and Technology, Social History, Costume and Textiles, Literature, Archaeology, Agriculture and Natural Sciences. Key them

Water of Leith Visitor Centre is a museum in Edinburgh. The museum features exhibits related to: inland waterways and natural sciences.

Anatomical museum is a museum in Edinburgh which holds a collection of around 12,000 objects and specimens that tell the story of 300 years of anatomical teaching at the University of Edinburgh. The collection is partly related to pathology, anatomy and zoology with anatomical teaching models, human

Garlogie Mill Power House Museum is a museum in SkeneWesthill. The museum features exhibits related to: industry.

Motoring Heritage Centre is situated in Alexandria. There are two cars on display in the reception hall of the building.

Based at Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, the collections of the Tayside Medical History Museum are among the finest in Scotland, showcasing the extraordinary history of pioneering medical research and practice in Dundee and the surrounding region.

Museum of Communication is a museum in Burntisland. The museum features exhibits related to: science and technology. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: communication and information technology, military communications, television, telegraphy, telephony, computers, radio and radar

Queensferry Museum is a museum in South Queensferry. The museum features exhibits related to Science and Technology, Maritime, Land Transport, Natural Sciences and Social History.

Crail Museum and Heritage Centre is a museum in Crail. The museum features exhibits related to Medicine, Fine Art, Archives, Science and Technology, Weapons and War, Social History, Maritime, Land Transport and Costume and Textiles.

Cousland Smiddy is a museum in Dalkeith. The museum features exhibits related to Industry, Social History and Science and Technology.

Strachur Smiddy Museum is a museum in Strachur. The museum features exhibits related to Science and Technology.

Baird Institute is a museum in Cumnock. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Coins and Medals, Science and Technology, World Cultures, Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Weapons and War, Archaeology, Fine Art and Personalities.

Relive the great days of steam trains at the former Maud Railway Station. Sound effects add to the nostalgia of varied displays of railway memorabilia. Maud Railway Museum features exhibits related to: land transport. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: browsing corner with books

Darvel Telephone Museum is a museum in Darvel, Ayrshire. The museum features exhibits related to: science and technology. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: telephones & switchboards.

Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum is a museum in Hynish, Isle of Tiree. The museum features exhibits related to: maritime, fine art and social history.

The displays in the Shotts Heritage Centre include the area's covenanting history, as well as the era of the industrial revolution and the rise and fall of local heavy industries such as mining, the railways and iron production. A rare surviving 19th Century lamp post from the Shotts Ironworks has b

Fordyce Joiners Workshop is a museum in Fordyce. The museum features exhibits related to: trade and commerce, industry and social history.

See how oatmeal used to be ground in this typical 19th century Scottish meal mill. Sandhaven Meal Mill features exhibits related to Social History, Science and Technology and Agriculture. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: Guided Tours and working demonstration model of Scottish