Best Museums in Edinburgh

Local Recommendations from our My Guide Edinburgh team

Edinburgh has more than a few Museums to visit, most of which are within walking distance of each other and quite a few of them free.

Whilst the National Museum of Scotland is one of the finest of its kind, containing topics as wide ranged as natural history to space flight, many museums cater for more specific interests including local history, Flight, Science, Childhood and Surgery. These museums host a range of events throughout the year, so it's always worth also checking our events section.

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National Museum of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland

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Explore the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history, all under one roof!............

The Georgian House

The Georgian House

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This magnificent 18th century Georgian House is a fine example of New Town architecture and living conditions at this time. A visit to Gladstone’s Land in the Old Town

Gladstone's Land

Gladstone's Land

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Gladstone's Land offers an insight into life amongst the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's Old Town in the 17th century. For a comparison between old and new, you should a

National Museum of Flight

National Museum of Flight

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The National Museum of Flight can be found near East Fortune in East Lothian. There is lots to see and do here, and interest for all the family. The museum is home to man

Writers Museum and Makars Court

Writers Museum and Makars Court

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Scotland has been blessed with several internationally-recognised literary figures like Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns. This small museum offer

Museum of Edinburgh

Museum of Edinburgh

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If you are interested in the local history of Edinburgh, then the Museum of Edinburgh is a good place to start. The museum is full of information about the city’s rich

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Museum of Childhood

Museum of Childhood

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The Museum of Childhood is an interesting visit for adults and children alike, with plenty of old toys and games from all over the world on display. There are many intera

Museum on the Mound

Museum on the Mound

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The Museum on the Mound is situated in the Bank of Scotland Head Office and is, unsurprisingly, all about money. It may sound a little dull at first, but the museum is re

Our Dynamic Earth

Our Dynamic Earth

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Discover more about the events that shaped the world around us and the universe beyond at Our Dynamic Earth. This museum combines fun and learning and has massive appeal

The People's Story

The People's Story

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Take a step back in time and find out what it was like for ordinary people living in Edinburgh in the olden days. The People’s Story has plenty for you to discover, and

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