The Scottish museum named one of the world's best
Discussing the Scottish spot, which was ranked number seven in the world, InsureandGo said: "The museum displays Dolly the sheep, which is the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell, and visitors can even enjoy panoramic views of Edinburgh from its rooftop terrace.
"The Victorian building is over 150 years old and offers dinosaur-themed workshops for schools, as well as a dinosaur trail.
"While there are fewer dinosaurs on offer here than some of the others in the global top 25, it earns its spot for its wide-ranging exhibits, from furniture to planes, to dinosaurs and fashion."
The National Museum of Scotland named one of the best in the world for its dinosaur exhibits
The museum in Scotland has received a lot of praise on Tripadvisor where users gave it 4.7/5 out of 22,590 reviews.
One person dubbed it a "great place" to visit and commended its ability to keep their child occupied.
They wrote: "Great place to visit, and it is completely free to go.
"We spent hours in here, and our four-year-old loved it. Especially the interactive part in the science area and the explorer section, where the little ones can look for dino bones."
One person who enjoyed the Scottish location warned others planning a visit to prepare for hours of walking.
They added: "Free and full of history, the National Museum of Scotland features a diverse number of displays (dino skeletons, Tibetan prayer wheels, medieval tapestries, and more).
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"Wear comfortable shoes and plan to stay at least half a day to get acquainted with the layout. I went from opening until lunch the first day, and again the next day, and still did not see it all!"
A third person penned: "There was everything from dinosaurs to traditional Mexican clothing to red telephone boxes and even a Lego display. Lovely little gift shop."
Another simply added: "So huge, so much to do, full of beautiful exhibits."
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