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National Museum of Scotland vs National Galleries Scotland: Modern One

National Museum of Scotland and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, National Museum of Scotland scores slightly higher than Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One. National Museum of Scotland scores 94 with recommendations from 6 sources including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.

National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
9 / 10
Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, Scotland
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Concierge 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 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 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 Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Two adjoining buildings make up the National Museum of Scotland." Full review
Afar Magazine 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
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National Galleries Scotland: Modern One
National Galleries Scotland: Modern One
8 / 10
75 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR, Scotland
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A head emerges from the pavement at the entrance of Modern One, a grand Neoclassical building dating back to 1825." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Edinburgh's gallery of modern art is split between two impressive neoclassical buildings surrounded by landscaped grounds some 500m west of Dean Village." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A wood-panelled location houses the sculptures of Bourdelle, Epstein, Hepworth, Moore and Rickey; the museum is found in an imposing neo-classical building." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This handsome former school building, close to the New Town, displays paintings and sculptures by Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Henri Matisse, and André Derain, among others."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The National Gallery Complex has two buildings: the Gallery itself, which displays the permanent collection, and the Royal Scottish Academy, where major temporary exhibitions are held." Full review
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