Overview

Fantastic museum with large galleries and many floors to explore. Recently opened new exhibhits including a great fashion gallery on the ground floor! Very good access throughout, lots of toilets and helpful staff.

Transport & Parking

On street parking on Chamber Street, can be slightly limited especially when busy. Best accessed by Lothian Buses - the 35 stops right outside the main entrance to the museum. Lovely wide paths and level entrance into building.

Access

Really great access, I love the space in this museum. Nothing feels claustrophobic or difficult to move around, crowds are dispersed and centre positioned display cabinets mean there is room all the way round to look inside. A fair amount of glass and shiny surfaces in some parts of the museum however. Lots of lifts and wide open doorways. Entrances are automatic which is great. Good clear map to navigate the building too, and lots of interactive exhibits.

Toilets

Lots of toilets dotted around the museum, sometimes a little hard to spot but generally very good. Clean and tidy from what I've experienced!

Staff

Staff have always been very friendly, and you usually get a warm welcome as you enter through the main doors.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

Take a lift up to the tower restaurant and head out onto the balcony to see some fantastic rooftop views of Edinburgh!