What are the best museums in Edinburgh and Lothian?

WithTheKids lists 19 museums in Edinburgh and Lothian. Our listings include ratings, reviews, prices, and facilities to help you find the perfect museum for your family.

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19 Best Museums in Edinburgh and Lothian

Edinburgh · Edinburgh and Lothian

Museums

St Cecilias Hall Museum of Instruments

★ 4.9 (196)

Indoor

Newtongrange · Edinburgh and Lothian

Museums

National Mining Museum Scotland

★ 4.7 (1,515)

IndoorOutdoor

Linlithgow · Edinburgh and Lothian

Sightseeing

Linlithgow Palace

★ 4.7 (6,814)

Outdoor

Edinburgh · Edinburgh and Lothian

Museums

National Galleries Scotland: Portrait

★ 4.7 (8,267)

Indoor

Dunbar · Edinburgh and Lothian

Museums

John Muirs Birthplace

★ 4.7 (378)

Indoor

Edinburgh · Edinburgh and Lothian

Museums

The Royal Yacht Britannia

★ 4.7 (38,095)

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Linlithgow · Edinburgh and Lothian

Museums

The Linlithgow Story Museum

★ 4.6 (98)

IndoorOutdoor

Edinburgh · Edinburgh and Lothian

Museums

National Galleries Scotland: National

★ 4.6 (22,048)

Indoor

Edinburgh · Edinburgh and Lothian

Museums

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

★ 4.6 (32,465)

Indoor

Edinburgh · Edinburgh and Lothian

Museums

National Galleries Scotland: Modern

★ 4.6 (5,300)

IndoorOutdoor

Boness · Edinburgh and Lothian

Museums

Bo'ness Motor Museum

★ 4.6 (521)

Indoor

Edinburgh · Edinburgh and Lothian

Museums

Dovecot Studios

★ 4.6 (650)

Indoor