The Museum of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Edinburgh and Lothian · ★ 4.4 · 4,052 visitor reviews
Edinburgh, EH8 8DD
About
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.
Good for: older children, teenagers, young children
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Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Toilets
- Baby Changing
- Cafe
- Pushchair Friendly
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Common questions
Is The Museum of Edinburgh free to visit?
Yes, entry is free! Described as the city's treasure box with maze-like historic rooms covering Edinburgh's rich history.
Is The Museum of Edinburgh suitable for young children?
Yes, the museum welcomes young children, older kids, and teenagers with detective trails and storytelling corners.
What are the opening hours for The Museum of Edinburgh?
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Does The Museum of Edinburgh have facilities?
Yes, there is on-site parking, a café, toilets, baby changing, and pushchair-friendly galleries.
What can families do at The Museum of Edinburgh?
Solve detective trails, explore colourful galleries, and discover Scottish history through fascinating exhibits. Contactless payments accepted.
What families say
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