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National Museum of ScotlandvsNational Galleries of Scotland: National
Both Scottish National Gallery and National Museum of Scotland are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, National Museum of Scotland scores significantly better than Scottish National Gallery. National Museum of Scotland comes in at 94 with recommendations from 6 reviewers like Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
National Museum of Scotland
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Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Condé Nast Traveler Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, Scotland
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Concierge "One building is 19th-century, the other modern, but a link between these neighboring museums makes it possible to walk from the past to the present."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The new building connects with the original Victorian museum... the stolid, grey exterior of which gives way to a beautifully bright and airy, glass-roofed exhibition hall." Full review
Fodor's "Traces the country's fascinating story from the oldest fossils to the most recent popular culture, making it a must-see for first-time visitors to Scotland." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Two adjoining buildings make up the National Museum of Scotland." Full review
Afar Magazine "History buffs should not miss this sprawling museum housed in adjacent ultramodern and classic Victorian buildings—the latter with a magnificent birdcage Great Hall." Full review
Atlas Obscura "There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Situated slap-bang in the center of Edinburgh, this ultra-popular free museum is sprawling, highly informative, and very easy to access." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Every birth, death, and marriage is recorded in these color-coded leather-bound books. " Full review
Frommer's "With a subject matter as broad as "Scotland" the resulting collection was always going to be a bit of a mish-mash. There are dinosaurs, meteorites, the jaws of a sperm whale, and frocks." Full review
National Galleries of Scotland: National Frommer's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Condé Nast Traveler
The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL, Scotland
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Frommer's "Impressionism and post-Impressionism are represented by Cézanne, Degas, van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, and Seurat." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This imposing classical building with its Ionic porticoes dates from the 1850s... the gallery houses an important collection of European art from the Renaissance to post-Impressionism." Full review
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Each January the gallery exhibits its collection of Turner watercolours
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This huge, classic style building contains painting collections exhibited in rooms furnished according to the period and connected by arched passageways." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The "Louvre of Edinburgh" houses the best Scottish art, plus international art by the likes of Monet, Van Gogh, and more." Full review
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Or, opt for a tour—just be sure to book a month in advance.
