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National Museum of ScotlandvsTalbot Rice Gallery
Both are recommended by travel writers. On balance, National Museum of Scotland scores significantly higher than Talbot Rice Gallery. National Museum of Scotland comes in at #4 in Edinburgh with approval from 6 reviews like Fodor's, Concierge and Frommer's.
National Museum of Scotland
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
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
Talbot Rice Gallery Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Atlas Obscura Frommer's
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, Scotland
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The neoclassical Georgian Gallery, designed by William Playfair, houses a permanent collection of works by old masters." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Designed by Robert Adam in 1789, the old college houses the library and the Talbot Rice museum which exhibits 16 and 17C artworks from the Torrie collection." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Once designed as a natural history museum, this building is now home to a massive art gallery. " Full review
Frommer's "The Talbot Rice contains the university's art collection with works by modern Scottish artists such as Joan Eardley and earlier pieces by the Scottish Colourists." Full review
