Exhibitions

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Exhibitions are held at the Library's George IV Bridge building in Edinburgh. 

We are increasing the maximum number of people who can visit the exhibitions at any one time, so there may be a short wait if the exhibition is full.

The exhibition space is open during the following hours:

• Monday to Saturday, from 10.00 to 16.00.

If you feel unwell on the day, do not visit the exhibitions.

We ask that you wear a mask during your visit, unless you are exempt under Scottish Guidelines. 

You will be asked to use Check In Scotland — part of NHS Scotland's Test and Protect service — to log your visit. There is an alternative paper option for Test and Protect for anyone without a smartphone.

You will find hand sanitiser at entry and exit points, and the galleries will be cleaned regularly throughout the day.

You can take pictures of the exhibition, providing you don't use flash. 

The exhibition spaces are on one level and are wheelchair accessible. There are lifts from the entrance level to the main visitor centre. You will find seating in the 'Petticoats and Pinnacles' exhibition, and staff at the exhibition entrance can provide additional seating if needed.

A hearing loop is available - let the member of staff at the exhibition entrance know if we can help with that.