The Museum of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Edinburgh and Lothian
About The Museum of Edinburgh
A historic journey awaits all budding explorers at The Museum Of Edinburgh. Described as the city’s treasure box there's so much to discover.
The maze of historic rooms will take you through Edinburgh’s rich history from past to present. Meet Scottish people of the past, discover ancient trades and beautiful crafts. Kids can channel their inner Sherlock Holmes on the detective trails, tell their favourite horrible history tales in the storytelling corner, or just be free to explore the colourful galleries. Regular exhibitions mean there’s always something new going on.
Want to test your knowledge and how well you know the museum? Why not download one of the many quizzes offline to try and solve whilst exploring. From fine art to history collection quizzes there’s something for every little discoverer. The gift shop is definitely worth a visit too! From ceramic jewellery to gags and humour gifts there’s plenty of choice.
- Detective trails
- Story-telling corner
- Colourful galleries
Opening Times
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday to Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 12:00 - 17:00
Pricing & Tickets
Free admission
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Contact Details
Huntey House, 142 Canongate Royal Mile
Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian
EH8 8DD
Scotland
Tel: 0131 529 4143
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