Entrance to Royal Museum, Chambers Street, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

11223

Title

Entrance to Royal Museum, Chambers Street, Edinburgh

Description

A view of the entrance to the Royal Museum in Chambers Street, Edinburgh. Many steps lead up to the three central arched doorways. A statue stands in the centre of the road and there are several parked cars.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

19 x 25.4 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The National Museum of Scotland is situated on Chambers Street, Edinburgh. It comprises two buildings, the 19th century Royal Scottish Museum building and the late 20th century Museum of Scotland building. The former was designed by Francis Fowke and begun in 1861. It houses exhibits from around the world, covering a wide range of subjects including art, culture and natural history. The great hall in the main block is a wonderfully light construction of glass and iron, reminiscent of the Crystal Palace. The striking Museum of Scotland building was designed by Benson and Forsyth architects, and opened in 1998. Its exhibitions tell the story of Scotland's people, land and culture.

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Architecture > Monuments > Statues

Places > Edinburgh areas > Southside

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Culture > Museums

Transport > Land > Cars

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