150 Incredible images of the National Museum of Scotland

The National Museum of Scotland celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2016. With over a million visitors stepping through the doors this year, I have taken a little time each month to enjoy the vast amount of beautiful images that they shared with us on Twitter and Instagram.

I normally collate a quick monthly round-up. However, in this post I’ve selected 150 of my favourite visitor views of the museum in its 150th year. Continue scrolling (this is quite a long post) to see the museum from many new angles, through many new eyes.

#NationalMuseumsScotland #NationalMuseumofScotland

#fromwhereistand

A photo posted by Alicia Munn (@aliciamunn) on Nov 16, 2016 at 7:19am PST

Gazing up in the Grand Gallery

The Grand Gallery at the National Museum of Scotland is a truly stunning space. Rising up through each level, the Window on the World display showcases a spectacular array of over 800 objects. The tall arches of the central ceiling beams and many glass panels, create a striking frame. Sunny blue, dusky pink or moody grey… the gallery is a perfect place to watch the ever-changing sky above. This is one of the most-photographed spaces in the museum, so choosing just fifteen photos to share was tough, but I think this selection highlight a sense of the unique beauty of this space.

Shot on iPhone 6s. #igersedinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by Simon Milligan (@simonjuho) on Jul 25, 2016 at 4:37am PDT

That’s one great day out! All about the detail! Love this museum! #NationalMuseumofScotland #placestovisit #postcard #lovely #beautiful #follow #arountheworld #tagsta_travel #instago . . . . . #instagood #instatravel #mytravelgram #travelgram #travelwriter #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #instago #passportready #followtrain #travelblogger #ilovetravel #writetotravel #instatravelling #instavacation #followme #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld

A photo posted by Henrique Brasil UK (@henriquecabelo) on Sep 29, 2016 at 7:08am PDT

#nationalmuseum #sunnyday #architecture #archery #architecturephotography #travel #travelphotography #traveling #traveling #cityscape #citywalk #cityexplore #explore #explorescotland #exploreedinburgh

A photo posted by Aneta (@anetak1980) on Nov 25, 2016 at 5:39am PST

23rd of November. Lève un peu les yeux . . . . #scotland #uk #museum #view #beautiful #architecture #building #sky #blue #instalike #instagood #instamood #instadaily #like4like #erasmus #trip #travel #europe #edinburg

A photo posted by Stella (@ohmystell) on Nov 23, 2016 at 11:45am PST

#nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by Joanna Gonzales (@raz72076) on Sep 28, 2016 at 5:59am PDT

Observing museum observers

A photo posted by Lucy Thérèse Revell (@lucyrev) on Sep 27, 2016 at 12:13am PDT

More ceilings – this time of the #nationalmuseumofscotland – a glass ceiling was very unusual for the time it was built. Completed in 1866, it used metal poles as supports which allowed for a ceiling that lets lots of light in. #scotland #awaywithjay #latergram

A photo posted by Jay (@jay.o42) on Nov 23, 2016 at 2:51pm PST

And OF COURSE it really looks like that. #museum #strangecolors #scotland #edinburgh #ironandglass #travel #uk

A photo posted by Jens Bartel (@ixensu) on Nov 28, 2016 at 4:31am PST

#greatbritain #unitedkingdom #scotland #edinburgh #nationalmuseumsscotland #replica #mylove

A photo posted by Svetlana (@stellochka_mu) on Aug 15, 2016 at 10:51am PDT

The main hall in @NtlMuseumsScot on Chambers St, #Edinburgh is #beautiful on a sunny day like today! #happytourist pic.twitter.com/N3IY6Vp5Pj

— Kit Carruthers (@DrKitCarruthers) June 3, 2016

Wanted to take this picture for quite a while now ✌️ #nationalmuseumofscotland #edinphoto #greatlittleplace #edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #scotspirit #museumscotland

A photo posted by Tung Truong (@tungtruong8) on Nov 5, 2016 at 3:07pm PDT

I don’t know what this is but it looks nice. #nationalmuseumofscotland #museum #iphoneonly #skylights #citybreak #tourism #weekendaway #holiday #heritage

A photo posted by JD Dunn (@jamesrobindunn) on Nov 26, 2016 at 2:52pm PST

#scotland #edinburgh #edinburghlife #thisisedinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland #scottishhistory #chambersst #architecture #glassroof #gopro #goprooftheday #goproherosession4 #day27

A photo posted by Alberto Piccolo (@albpiccolo) on Nov 26, 2016 at 11:55am PST

The great hall of #thenationalmuseumofscotland is one of the most beautiful rooms I’ve ever been in. #nationalmuseumofscotland #edinburgh #scotland#technology#art#culture#geology#archeology#sociolgy

A photo posted by Pete Marciano (@4petermarciano) on Jul 31, 2016 at 4:02am PDT

And here it is in Lego form! #nationalmuseum #scotland #edinburgh #lego

A photo posted by Kristine (@kriswjc) on Sep 26, 2016 at 11:25am PDT

Catching the Giant Deer

You can find a special long term resident of the Grand Gallery, standing tall on the East side. It watches the space transform with people and events throughout the year. However, it is also very much in the gaze of many of our visitors. The Giant Deer is regularly caught in photographs, from many angles. This is the first complete skeleton of a giant deer ever to be discovered, it was found on the Isle of Mann in 1819 and brought to Edinburgh by the Duke of Atholl.

‘Today we paid a visit to the grand and impressive National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. This year they are celebrating 150 years since they first opened, great for a day out.’ Top tip @kimkjaerside! The deer in the Grand Gallery may be over 12000 years old but he looks great through your crystal ball ☺️ #NationalMuseumofScotland #IAD2016 #Edinburgh #museum #Scotland #skeleton #crystalball #VisitScotland #LoveScotland #ScotSpirit

A photo posted by VisitScotland (@visitscotland) on May 7, 2016 at 4:27am PDT

Well hello there #nationalmuseumofscotland #edinburgh #scotland

A photo posted by Michael (@michaelbrothwood) on Oct 20, 2016 at 8:30am PDT

The Megaloceros, often referred to as the Irish Elk, was the largest deer species ever known (more than twice the size of reindeer). They became extinct about 10,000 years ago and their remains have been found in Irish peat bogs, although they occurred in the grasslands across much of Eurasia. We herders are all very happy reindeer are not this size, otherwise hand feeding would be slightly different! #cairngormreindeercentre #reindeer #irishelk #megaloceros #nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd (@cairngormreindeer) on Jul 13, 2016 at 1:24am PDT

en gammel gammel kæmpehjort #nationalmuseumofscotland #skeleton #giant #deer #paleontology #prehistoric #tb

A photo posted by Benedicte (@benedictebill) on Mar 25, 2016 at 4:50am PDT

Managed to finish this one *just* ahead of closing time at @NtlMuseumsScot #edinburgh #inktober #illustration pic.twitter.com/T25KUGmTeY

— Sonya Hallett (@scrappapertiger) October 9, 2016

Getting ready for #edinfilmfest #neitherwolfnordogmovie

A photo posted by Steven Lewis Simpson (@stevenlewissimpson) on Jun 15, 2016 at 8:11am PDT

Another from the National Museum #lookdown

A photo posted by Martin Ritchie (@martin_ritchie) on Aug 4, 2016 at 9:53am PDT

Man har d ikke artier enn man lag sjøl.. Vi kos oss på museum i Edinburgh. #skogenskonge #majestetisk #tourist #nationalmuseumofscotland #visitedinburgh #antlers

A photo posted by Astri Bang (@astriba) on Jul 11, 2016 at 10:35am PDT

So far so good @pandafunkteam #edinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by bexy bizzle (@crownheartstar) on Jun 29, 2016 at 6:11am PDT

My happy place 🙂 #edinburgh #scotland #museum #travel #nationalmuseum #nationalmuseumofscotland #art #history #architecture #light #nature #skeleton #tourism #tourist #edinphoto #thisisedinburgh #visitscotland

A photo posted by Samuel Ellis (@samellis1993) on Nov 30, 2016 at 11:48am PST

Cuando la curiosidad es arte. . Serie: mis paseos por Edimburgo. . #bw_photooftheday #ig_captures_bw #awesomebnw #bw_awards #collection_bw #princeless_bw #edinburgh

A photo posted by Ana (@alterana) on Sep 27, 2016 at 9:50am PDT

#nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by Lorne Armstrong (@lornearmstrong) on Apr 10, 2016 at 8:58am PDT

Let the museum sleepover begin #museumsleepover

A photo posted by valeriemof3 (@valeriemof3) on Oct 15, 2016 at 11:14am PDT

And in colour because I just love this view ♡ #baosconference #edinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by Donna McCormick (@donna_la_tronna) on Sep 30, 2016 at 3:50pm PDT

Adventures of our smaller visitors

Our visitors come in all shapes and sizes, bringing with them cheery smiles and lots of brilliant energy. These photos of some of our smaller visitors capture a brilliant essence of the many mini-adventures that take place under the roof of the museum each day. As they explore, learn and open their eyes to many new things. Where else can you hang out with a Stegosaurus?

The #imaginate16 opening weekend @NtlMuseumsScot was a blast! Thanks everyone, you’re all superheroes @ImaginateUK pic.twitter.com/qgGXrF1L66

— Paul Fitzpatrick (@pfitzp) May 29, 2016

Explorer @nationalmuseumsscotland

A photo posted by Emma Pirie (@emmajanepirie) on Sep 19, 2016 at 2:09pm PDT

Exploring #nationalmuseumofscotland #edinburgh #sisters

A photo posted by Lindsay D (@linds_doherty) on Nov 5, 2016 at 12:56pm PDT

The reason these boys are cooperating in taking pics is because they belived that the animals will be alive if they misbehave! #shaanilhan #shakeelizan

A photo posted by dayamuslim (@dayamuslim) on Sep 22, 2016 at 4:00am PDT

Hoy nos hemos levantado en plan culto y nos hemos venido para el museo! #nationalmuseumofscotland #themagiccarpet

A photo posted by Laura Mas (@madame_mutant) on Nov 17, 2016 at 3:39am PST

Our favourite wee man!! #edinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland #weeman

A photo posted by Jac Rennison (@jac10101) on Nov 20, 2016 at 8:50am PST

Our little 16mo explorer Lachlan at @nationalmuseumsscotland discovering space suits and robots but the information sign was much more interesting than the F1 cars today! #bigdiscoveries #nationalmuseumofscotland #interactive #thisisedinburgh #lovescotland #greatdaysout #roadtrip #familydayout #parenthood #fatherhood

A photo posted by Graham Skinner (@grahamrskinner) on Jul 12, 2016 at 10:25am PDT

Weighing baby Jessica #baby #cutie #toocute #edinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by Ryan Milne (@lasuperduper) on Mar 20, 2016 at 7:05am PDT

Giant xylophone!

A photo posted by Museum Diary (@museumdiary) on Jul 8, 2016 at 12:08pm PDT

Museum fun today! #nationalmuseumofscotland #edin

A photo posted by Tiffany joo (@tiffanytakeuchi) on Oct 19, 2016 at 10:38am PDT

We want to get in to the museum. ☺ #museums @NtlMuseumsScot pic.twitter.com/X2ak0SXTuU

— Jane Henderson (@LJaneHenderson) August 27, 2016

Testing out the conductive nature of the human body with a good old plasma globe. Obviously Adam was completely on board with the science talk #plasmaglobe #nationalmuseumofscotland #edinburgh #science

A photo posted by Mrs Laura Lawson (@lolrarocks) on Jul 14, 2016 at 1:35am PDT

The obligatory trip to the museum in the holidays with this little lot #Edinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland #cousins

A photo posted by D E B B I E J O B S O N (@debjobs) on Mar 30, 2016 at 6:32am PDT

Look who i found at the museum today! #NationalMuseumofScotland #Edinburgh #holidays #exhibition #spottedaluke #makingmemories #luke

A photo posted by Victoria (@corrodedhalo) on Sep 29, 2016 at 9:39am PDT

Museum vibes.

A photo posted by Lisa (@yeahokbye) on Aug 3, 2016 at 9:17am PDT

Adventures of our taller visitors

Just like our smaller visitors, judging by the photographs we see each month… our taller visitors have lots of adventures in the museum too.

Capture the moment

A photo posted by Marisa (@chinkychub) on Nov 17, 2016 at 10:09am PST

Making friends photo by @katepardey when we were at the #edinburgh fringe. Next up for Marie Antoinette is the #adlfringe for 10 days only!l at @royalcroquetclub #anyoneforcroquet

A photo posted by Anya Anastasia (@anyaanastasia) on Nov 16, 2016 at 9:04pm PST

Museum silliness #dollythesheep #nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by Cameron Jones (@crjones94) on Nov 6, 2016 at 2:30am PST

Bean

A photo posted by Anggi Permana Putra (@anggikpe) on Nov 21, 2016 at 2:11pm PST

My gran being amazed by everything while being a cutie #Scotland #visitscotland #Edinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland #imagine #deer #granniesontour #adventureisoutthere

A photo posted by Bridget Carey (@bridgetcarey93) on Jul 7, 2016 at 9:51am PDT

Say whaaaaat? #NationalMuseumOfScotland #Edinburgh #Sarcosuchus

A photo posted by @elennar on Apr 23, 2016 at 10:20am PDT

It’s Electrifying!

A photo posted by Alan (@kelvinboy7) on Jul 9, 2016 at 2:02am PDT

#Lego chessman selfie – 90k brick berserker. Built by @warrenelsmore team with help from families @NtlMuseumsScot pic.twitter.com/omU27G8EOc

— Alison Rae (@AliRae934) February 24, 2016

Hello? What?! Doctor Who??@NtlMuseumsScot @bbcdoctorwho #foreveranerd pic.twitter.com/6MkoHs6PPG

— Canan [Janan] Nuri (@Ephemeral_Nuri) September 25, 2016

Yes we spent another day playing dressup @nationalmuseumsscotland because when you #travelwithkids these are the memories that stick. #makingmemories #Edinburgh #Scotland #pretendplay #playmatters #igersedinburgh

A photo posted by MaryAnne * Mom Blogger (@mamasmiles) on Jun 21, 2016 at 9:25am PDT

Selfies with the stars

There is something about the Natural World galleries at the museum that makes your mind bubble. The displays asks big questions, like how does the world work and what do we know about it? Next to the animal galleries, Earth in Space explores our place in the universe. Throughout the year I have noticed people finding their photographic place in amongst the stars. As the colourful screens in this gallery make a beautiful backdrop for a silhouetted #MuseumSelfie. Here are ten of the brightest silhouettes I’ve seen this year.

Amy and Heidi lost in the stars… #photography #stars #starstruck #nationalmuseumofscotland #cousins

A photo posted by Megan Galloway (@girllostintheclouds) on Aug 10, 2016 at 10:17am PDT

Went to outer space today

A photo posted by Micaela Wilson (@kaleid0scopeeyes_) on Sep 25, 2016 at 9:40am PDT

A photo posted by Chengwei Xin (@uraeusxin) on Sep 24, 2016 at 10:02am PDT

Chillin’ in The National Museum of Scotland

A photo posted by Grace Marshall (@graceemarsh) on Jun 27, 2016 at 8:44am PDT

A photo posted by LINGXIU ZHONG SZ UK (@xiuxiuer) on Sep 24, 2016 at 8:01am PDT

My thoughts are stars I can’t fathom into constellations. – John Green #stardustuniverse #starlight #prespectives

A photo posted by J. Cayaban (@jvcayaban) on Nov 21, 2016 at 2:57am PST

Cosmo dreams ✨

A photo posted by Katie Hayes (@k8ehaiiz) on Nov 8, 2016 at 4:54am PST

Takie tam w kosmosie #nationalmuseumofscotland#space#throwback#edinburgh#scotland#uk#tbt

A photo posted by Karolina Niemiec (@karolina_niemiec) on Feb 17, 2016 at 10:31am PST

Meeting Dolly the sheep

Next up is our superstar Dolly the sheep, who certainly takes pride of place in our new Science and Technology galleries. As the first cloned mammal ever to be created from an adult cell, her birth on 5 July 1996 was of huge excitement both to the scientific world and to the public. Have you said hello to Dolly yet?

This is THE Dolly. I’d completely filed her away next to Pogs (yessss, children of the 80s, you know who you are), my Oasis CDs and other things from 1996. Turns out she’s been hanging out at the National Museum of Scotland. Did not expect to see this in Edinburgh.

A photo posted by Katie Hagen (@landseecolor) on Sep 12, 2016 at 4:07pm PDT

‘Dollywood’ #nikon #tamron #adobelightroom #adventuretime #scotland #airbnb #travel #edinburgh #globeroamers #vanitico #travelawesome #streetphotography #cityscape #edinburghhighlights #landscapephotography #wondersofourplanet #wanderlustoutdoors

A photo posted by Ryan Ottaway Martin (@romphotog) on Sep 29, 2016 at 7:31am PDT

Hello Dolly! Dolly the Sheep @nationalmuseumsscotland Chamber Street. #sheep #dolly #clone

A photo posted by Samantha Røre (@trampantha) on Sep 15, 2016 at 7:14am PDT

Well Hello Dolly! The new galleries in The National Museum of Scotland are absolutely fantastic! #dolly #dollythesheep #clone #famous #worldfamous #nationalmuseumofscotland #science #edinburgh #visitedinburgh #nms #thisisedinburgh #scotspirit #loveedinburgh #scotland

A video posted by Dickins Edinburgh (@dickins_edinburgh) on Jul 12, 2016 at 12:32pm PDT

It’s Dolly the sheep! First mammal cloned from an adult cell back in 1996. #dollythesheep #guillermocacao #nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by Amy Soper (@amysoper) on Sep 28, 2016 at 3:16am PDT

The day when Tesa and I met Dolly The sheep!

A photo posted by Zoran Senčar (@senca72) on Sep 25, 2016 at 9:57am PDT

Today I met Dolly the sheep, an absolute landmark in medical sciences. I could barely contain my excitement #dollythesheep #genetics

A photo posted by George Thirlway (@alltheheavygeorging) on Nov 7, 2016 at 9:12am PST

MANO, É A OVELHA DOLLY, A DO FANTÁSTICO DE TODO DOMINGO 20 ANOS ATRÁS. QUANTA EMOÇAUM ~~ quase maior que de tirar foto ca Mona ~~ ela parece meio abatida Q

A photo posted by Alan (@alanprovin) on Nov 11, 2016 at 5:49am PST

Ainda encontrei a Dolly por aqui! #nationalmuseumofscotland #edinburgh #scotland #lovescotland

A photo posted by Myla P. (@mylagp) on Sep 11, 2016 at 9:59am PDT

Striking museum sketches

Inspiration is everywhere in the museum. If you have some creative itches that need scratched. Sketching details of objects, animals or statues in the museum is a great place to start. The detail captured in these five drawings give a wonderful sense of what the artists have truly seen when exploring the museum.

Catching up on #inktober at @NtlMuseumsScot #illustration #edinburgh pic.twitter.com/SrxM1nQj1I

— Sonya Hallett (@scrappapertiger) October 9, 2016

@NatGalleriesSco #art #sketch @NtlMuseumsScot #illustration #museum #trip #ink #fun pic.twitter.com/aTezJlZd1y

— Sara Julia (@swisssaralj) March 31, 2016

Sunday sketchbooking. The Lewis chessmen from the national museum of Scotland. #illustration #illustratorsoninstagram #sketchbook #sketching #drawing #fineliner #linedrawing #chess #lewischessmen #edinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland #wip

A photo posted by Alice Newman (@alice_draws) on Jun 26, 2016 at 8:06am PDT

#PaparazziDeCriancaFofa #AlinePaparazzi

A photo posted by paparazzi_de_crianca_fofa (@child_paparazzi) on Sep 11, 2016 at 8:51am PDT

A trip to the museum the other week . . . . . #artistic #art #arte #arts #artsy #sketch #drawing #pen #ink #paper #lovingit #loveit #museum #edinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by Gwen’s Art + Life (@gwenmachin) on Oct 19, 2016 at 3:17am PDT

Lewis Chessmen. My parents have had these posters in our house since I can remember. Medieval Chessmen- they’re great. The Beserker was always my favourite, with the queen’s face encapsulating a lot of the feelings I have when I’m home, in that kitchen, with my family. #sketch #drawing #pencil #sketchbook #archaeology #medieval #scottish #lewischessmen #historical #chesspieces #home #beserker #queen #bishop #illustration #art #finds #scotland #chess #westernisles #12thcentury #norwegian #nationalmuseumofscotland #britishmuseum #uig #lewscastle

A photo posted by Cas (@sharpegraphite) on Mar 30, 2016 at 6:15am PDT

Quick pen drawings from my museum pics. My photos, my drawings, my ideas #adriennekerr #nationalmuseumofscotland #antiquity #collector #collections #surfacepatterndesigner #textilestudio

A photo posted by Adrienne Kerr (@adrienne_kerr) on Apr 24, 2016 at 8:05am PDT

Today the City Drawing class were making drawings of collections of objects @nationalmuseumsscotland #nationalmuseumofscotland #sketch #drawingoftheday

A photo posted by Paintbox Art Classes (@paintboxartclasses) on Nov 15, 2016 at 10:45am PST

Dino drawing with SPECIAL FRIEND @emseeitch #dino #trex #drawing #ink #art #sketchbook #dinosaur

A photo posted by Zuzu Dominiak (@zyzanna) on Sep 26, 2016 at 1:41pm PDT

Lil #illustration of Princess Titania of Tahiti I’m doing to go along with an article in the staff mag at work about the feast bowl at #nationalmuseumofscotland #artistsoninstagram #drawing #pencil #art #wip #illustratorsofinstagram #scotland

A photo posted by Rachel Nesbitt (@ranesbitt) on Nov 17, 2016 at 2:02pm PST

Taking in the city views

The Roof Terrace at the museum rewards you with beautiful views over the city of Edinburgh. The challenge is to take a shot from a unique angle, to get the light just right and to capture the mood of the city on the day you visit. These photographs certainly do that, capturing rooftops stretching out towards the Arthur’s seat in one direction and Edinburgh Castle in the other.

his toque in action! ⛰#hankandhook #starwarscrochet #crochetaddict #crochetlove #crochetersofinstagram #crochetgirlgang #crochetgeek #theforceawakenstoque #forceawakens #tapestrycrochet #handmadeisbetter #myhandsmaking #makersgonnamake #createmakeshare #horgolas #horgolt #oviktoria #madebyoviktoria #mik

A photo posted by OVIKTORIA (@oreskoviktoria) on Nov 23, 2016 at 11:41am PST

Views over Edinburgh from the top of the @nationalmuseumsscotland #edinburgh #scotland #nationalmuseumofscotland #views #scenery #fromwhereistand #throwback #culture #potd #city

A photo posted by Liv Bellamy (@livb_9) on Sep 21, 2016 at 5:36am PDT

My beautiful girl checking out the sights in Edinburgh from the rooftop terrace. #freemuseum #freeviews

A photo posted by Kathy Sproles (@4sproles) on Sep 11, 2016 at 3:04pm PDT

View of Edinburgh Castle from the roof of the National Museum of Scotland #outdoors #castle #edinburgh #travel #scotland #visitscotland #adventure #sunny #sky #view #scenic #city #weekend #picoftheday #weekendswithrosie

A photo posted by Josiah Bircham (@josiah.bircham) on Jun 19, 2016 at 6:18am PDT

There is a secret outlook on the top of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. There are signs explaining the history of certain buildings on the skylines. It felt like the living city itself was being displayed as art. #discoverscotland #edinburgh #artistlife #traveling #exploretheworld

A photo posted by Phil (@philipzavephotography) on Nov 22, 2016 at 8:01am PST

#rooftop #nationalmuseumofscotland #ricohgr

A photo posted by David McIntosh (@thehonman) on Sep 9, 2016 at 1:19pm PDT

THE KING OF THE WORLD! #Edinburgh skyline selfie on the roof #socialstroll #edfilmfest pic.twitter.com/16Q58VirjM

— Edinburgh Film Fest (@edfilmfest) May 31, 2016

Edinburgh ❤❤ #edinburgh #rooftop #garden #view #flowers #hills #cloudy #nationalmuseumofscotland #thisisedinburgh

A photo posted by Bec Beloe (@becbeloe) on Jul 26, 2016 at 10:49am PDT

A photo posted by Anna (@annnabatey) on Nov 7, 2016 at 4:09am PST

Views of #Edinburgh from the terrace level of #Scotland’s amazing national museum. #UK

A photo posted by Jessica Smith (@jayeless) on Jun 25, 2016 at 2:19pm PDT

Objects eyes have focused on

What is fascinating when exploring the photographs that people share from their museum visits each day, is that everyone’s eyes rest on different things. What captures the attention of one visitor is perhaps missed by the next. That’s the beauty of this museum, as there is such a diverse selection on display, from the age of dinosaurs to the technology of the future.

Robot overlords powered by ancient objects #cybermen #nationalmuseumofscotland #museum #scotland #edinburgh #sculpture

A photo posted by Elsa Hart (@elsahart) on Nov 27, 2016 at 5:25pm PST

#nationalmuseumofscotland #history #ancientworld #historic #edinburgholdtown

A photo posted by David Thomas (@davidthomas_uk) on Nov 27, 2016 at 3:02am PST

“Рука-лицо… Так – каждый день! Дружище Олаф, выпусти кишки тому м..диле!” #chess #vikings #scotland #helennar062016 #helennar

A photo posted by Pavel Helennar (@helennar) on Jun 10, 2016 at 11:42am PDT

purty tiling at the national museum. #fromwhereistand #nothingisordinary #art #scotlandlover #edinburghlife #scotlandsbeauty #edinburgh #scotland #uk #edinphoto #loves_scotland #bbcscotland #insta_scotland #igersedinburgh #ig_scotland #visitscotland #instascotland #thisisedinburgh #travelgram #igersscots #lovegreatbritain #scotspirit #travel #wanderlust #visitbritain #photosofbritain #whereistand_nio

A photo posted by chandraisenberg (@chandraisenberg) on Jun 30, 2016 at 6:38am PDT

Pretty “little” #ammonite #fossil #paleontology #edinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by Saverio Bartolini Lucenti (@savebarto) on Jul 27, 2016 at 12:27pm PDT

Mary Queen of Scots. #edinburgh #scotland #nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by Garth Kaulens (@kaulens) on Mar 19, 2016 at 7:06am PDT

Throw back to uni! #Gaelic script is so beautiful (and much better than elvish)! @NtlMuseumsScot @UofGlasgow pic.twitter.com/sbWrnEu694

— Karyn (@KarynMcGhee) October 9, 2016

A lightbulb moment at the #emptynms #instameet @NtlMuseumsScot earlier today pic.twitter.com/LjwlGk2KVY

— Hazel Saunderson (@Hazler_06) July 9, 2016

Not Actual Size: ace model of third Forth crossing at new galleries at National Museum of Scotland #edinburgh #scotland #museum #bridge #model #tiltshift #EmptyNMS #instameet #BigDiscoveries

A photo posted by Andy Catlin (@andycatlincom) on Jul 9, 2016 at 2:37am PDT

My #blue item for #InstaMuseum day #minibingo is this delightful detail on this French vase @nationalmuseumsscotland #bigdiscoveries

A photo posted by Hazel (@hazler_06) on Oct 13, 2016 at 6:44am PDT

Amethyst crystals #nationalmuseumofscotland #edinburgh #amethyst

A photo posted by Emma Ward (@emmaw9018) on Nov 6, 2016 at 2:29pm PST

Yea natural grown minerals #minerals #nationalmuseumofscotland #simplystunning #textures

A photo posted by Svenja Bechtel (@believe_the_deer) on Nov 30, 2016 at 7:11am PST

Star ✨ ✨#star #museo #scotland #edinburg #nationalmuseumofscotland #uk #unitedkingdom

A photo posted by Xu Liang (@gillian.tsui) on Apr 27, 2016 at 2:41am PDT

Love the new science section of NMS #bigdiscoveries #discover #discoveredinburgh #discoveringedinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland #NMS #museum #scotland #edinburgh #love_edinburgh #edinphoto #thisisedinburgh #scotspirit #IGerscotland #IGersedinburgh #scottishmuseums #museums #learning #exploring #artefacts #museumofscotland #scottish #fundayout #museumopening #museumofscotland #lovescotland #visitedinburgh #visitScotland #summerholidays #fridayfun #exhibition

A photo posted by Lifeinedinburgh (@lifeinedinburgh) on Jul 8, 2016 at 2:50pm PDT

Lovely detail of 1880s Glasgow manufactured wrought ironwork, part of elaborate water fountain #ironwork #victorian #nationalmuseumofscotland #edinburgh

A photo posted by @sea_cycle on Sep 27, 2016 at 10:16am PDT

Oliver

A photo posted by @patrickliamni on Nov 28, 2016 at 6:45am PST

I always love some lily of the valley! Headdress by Anya Caliendo at the #nationalmuseumofscotland #nationalmuseumscotland #scottishnationalmuseum #anyacaliendo #fashioncuration #millinery #kokoshnik #lilyofthevalley

A photo posted by Ian Nader (@iannader) on Jul 31, 2016 at 8:56am PDT

Art, design and fashion at #nationalmuseumofscotland a couple of weeks ago #artdeco #hollyfulton

A photo posted by Karoline Laursen (@karoline.laursen) on Oct 27, 2016 at 1:47am PDT

Fantastic #exhibition at #nationalmuseumofscotland #fashion they the years. and of course free entry. One of my favourite buildings in #edinburgh

A photo posted by @eustacephoto on Oct 16, 2016 at 7:14am PDT

#edinburgh #museum #piano #art #history #NationalMuseumOfScotland #uk #unitedkingdom #scotland

A photo posted by Fredric Lindström (@bluefredo) on Nov 28, 2016 at 10:55am PST

L’Eden, papier peint panoramique français #panoramic #wallpaper #french #decorativearts #flowers #museum #nationalmuseumofscotland #edinburgh #edimbourg #scotland #art #arthistory #artstudent #frenchgirl #wallpaperlover

A photo posted by Gilliane (@gillianebe) on Oct 18, 2016 at 12:52am PDT

I love all #architectureMW details you can find in @NtlMuseumsScot #MuseumWeek Like these wonderful floor tiles pic.twitter.com/k0vggFWKg6

— Hazel Saunderson (@Hazler_06) March 30, 2016

Afternoon at the Museum #nationalmuseumofscotland #chambersstreet

A photo posted by Yvonne Cunningham (@yccunningham) on Oct 16, 2016 at 11:30am PDT

#edinburgh #nationalmuseum #nationalmuseumofscotland #scotland #animals #love #power #family #powerfull

A photo posted by Marta (@mamutica) on Nov 25, 2016 at 4:56am PST

Need more time to see all this beautiful #art #nationalmuseumofscotland #Edinburgh

A photo posted by kbahula (@bahulahoop) on Mar 28, 2016 at 12:42pm PDT

Museo nacional de Escocia, donde te puedes pasar horas por la variedad que tiene. Hay que visitarlo! #museos #museum #nationalmuseumofscotland #science #culture #edinburgh

A photo posted by Di (@dianaberdeen) on Sep 9, 2016 at 2:44am PDT

Taxidermy Heaven! #taxidermy #animals #loveit #badtaste #weekend #nationalmuseumofscotland #scotland #edinburgh #craptaxidermy #stuffedanimals #explore #learning

A photo posted by @unluckyjack on Nov 26, 2016 at 5:40am PST

Hours of fun spent exploring the National Museum of Scotland today! This place is spectacular👀 #shareyourtravelstory #longweekend #nationalmuseumofscotland #chamberstreet #edinburgh #scotland #greatbritain #gb #unitedkingdom #uk #lovescotland #visitscotland #edinburghhighlights #scotspirit #lovegreatbritain #city #museum #culture #space #stars #education #travel #travelling #traveller #travelphotography #explore #discover #traveldiary #solotravel #traveladdict

A photo posted by @travellingwithoutapassport on Aug 27, 2016 at 6:05am PDT

We spent hours at the @nationalmuseumscotland with the kids. Great stuff! #memoriesofscotland #scotland #edinburgh #nationalmuseum #museum #science #flight #familytrip #kids #travel #discoveries #scotlandwithkids #lovescotland #visitscotland #scotspirit #scotlandlover #ldj_scot16 #familyjaunts #europe4kids

A photo posted by Sandra Looren de Jong (@sandraldj) on Sep 22, 2016 at 11:40am PDT

•We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.• #waltdisney #curiosity #edinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland #museum #sience #cool #memories #summer #scotland

A photo posted by Daydreaming 🌼 (@_.calime._) on Nov 24, 2016 at 5:22am PST

At National Museum of Scotland today. Watching the balloon go down. Action shot 😀 #nationalmuseumofscotland #edinburgh #scotland

A photo posted by @lucentmedia on Jul 16, 2016 at 1:12pm PDT

⏳ #edinburgh #scotland #uk #nationalmuseumofscotland #edinphoto #igers #igersedinburgh #igersscotland #igersuk #faded_world #shoot_on_pt #shooters_pt #myperspectivept #vsco #vscocam #takeoverinspiration #embracethecold #thisisedinburgh

A photo posted by Catarina Afonso (@catarina.a.f) on Nov 27, 2016 at 12:02pm PST

The Circle of Life 🌎#nationalmuseumofscotland #edinburgh #museum #scotland

A photo posted by Leeeee (@leegreaves) on Nov 20, 2016 at 12:38pm PST

Museum interactives

There are lots of brilliant hands-on games and interactive exhibits around the museum. You can get a robot to spell out your name, find out how much power you can generate in the giant hamster wheel, make waves, tryout our space man suit to name just a few.

magic

A photo posted by 林铮 (@liolin10) on Nov 25, 2016 at 4:10pm PST

The robots know my name! It’s game over….. #Edinburgh #RobotUpRising #NationalMuseumOfScotland #T2

A photo posted by Christopher Lovejoy (@cejlovejoy) on Aug 19, 2016 at 8:42am PDT

The plasma ball is always loads of fun! @NtlMuseumsScot #science pic.twitter.com/p7Jrs39OGm

— Dr Sander v/d D. (@SVDD76) September 18, 2016

A new favourite spot in the museum! I think this wee boy shared my amazement at the wave machine. #EmptyNms #Instameet #BigDiscoveries #nationalmuseumofScotland #igersedinburgh #instaedinburgh #igerscotland #instascotland #Scotland #Scotspirit #thisisEdinburgh

A video posted by Hazel (@hazler_06) on Jul 9, 2016 at 3:02am PDT

What do you see? 🎤👀🐞🇬🇧 #retourenenfance #littleEli #dragonfly #nationalmuseumofscotland #nms #greyday #havingfun #discoveringnature #edinburgh #scotland #travellingeurope #polygirlsineurope #apictureaday #indusadventure #summerschool

A photo posted by Daphné (@tef_ne) on Jun 19, 2016 at 10:55am PDT

Casual day and night outfits. #nationalmuseumofscotland #shenanigans #casual #onfleek #workingit #tropstylé #thatcapelife

A photo posted by Vivian Nguyen (@vivflaneuse) on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:14pm PDT

day 20: pit stop at the National Museum of Scotland before heading back to London

A video posted by Christine Coy ✨ (@coy.across.the.pond) on Sep 18, 2016 at 4:19am PDT

I spent far to long staring at this. #art #creative #arty #instaart #dayout #museum #video

A video posted by Tom Foolery (@gazzaramma) on Sep 8, 2016 at 11:41am PDT

She drives just like me #nationalmuseumofscotland #formula1 #offroading https://t.co/OO8viPrIn7 pic.twitter.com/9m8X9XPhNB

— Rosie Fletcher (@rosiehfletcher) October 19, 2016

I got to explore the new galleries at the National Museum this morning before they opened up to the public at the #emptynms instameet. I really like this interactive hot air balloon exhibit!

A video posted by Kathryn (@kmurphster) on Jul 9, 2016 at 2:35am PDT

The museum at night

What you may not know, is that the museum regularly comes alive at night. Transformed by light and music, various spaces become the centre stage for a whole host of events.

Beautiful setting for @neureekie Celts special with fab Charlotte Church * * * * * #neureekie #edinburgh #ig_travel #celts #mytinyatlas #traveldeeper #scotland #bbcbritain #alwaysgo #archdaily

A photo posted by Karen Gardiner (@karendesuyo) on Sep 23, 2016 at 2:01pm PDT

Colours be like, wow #baosconference #edinburgh #nationalmuseumofscotland

A photo posted by Donna McCormick (@donna_la_tronna) on Sep 30, 2016 at 3:41pm PDT

A photo posted by @huntz17 on Sep 23, 2016 at 1:36pm PDT

National Museum of Scotland #nmslates #celts #edinburgh #theclosetchemisttravels #aboutlastnight

A photo posted by Tia Butler (@closetchem) on May 14, 2016 at 12:22pm PDT

Yaaaas #nationalmuseumofscotland #museumlates #nmslates #nightatthemuseum #edinburgh

A photo posted by Meg Brown (@meg_rose_brown) on May 13, 2016 at 2:22pm PDT

*Update: The count may now be to slightly less than 150 images, as some have been removed from the channels.