The Scottish Parliament welcomes visitors from Scotland and across the globe who want to learn about one of the youngest parliaments in the world.
Our exhibition will introduce you to the work that the Scottish Parliament, its Committees and MSPs do to make Scotland a better place to live.
Video interviews with campaigners give you the opportunity to hear first-hand how changes in the law since 1999 have positively impacted on our lives and rights in Scotland. Discover how people have campaigned for change in areas from health to LGBT+ equal rights and have worked with MSPs and Committees to make a real difference.
The exhibition also gives you the opportunity to explore Scotland’s fascinating parliamentary history and learn about how Scotland’s natural landscape and political values inspired the building’s striking architecture.
On display in the exhibition is the copy of the 1998 Scotland Act, the UK Parliament Act that established the Scottish Parliament, that was presented by Tony Blair to Donald Dewar. Interactive timelines explore Scotland’s parliamentary history from its first recorded meeting in 1235 to political union with England in 1707 and the 1997 referendum that resulted in a Scottish Parliament with devolved powers.
The exhibition contains content in British Sign Language and Gaelic.
The exhibition areas are open six days a week and are free of charge.