List of Museums in Edinburgh

Famous Museums in Edinburgh

The museums in Edinburgh give the very essence of its citizens and rich culture. If you are looking for something deeper and more meaningful, head to the museums in city. Explore the cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical side of Edinburgh with these museums.
We have curated a variety of the best and free museums in city, besides the usual arts or historical ones. Explore and engage yourself with the wonders of science at the museum of science in Edinburgh. Get fascinated by the exceptional stories of heroes at war museums or memorials. You can go wow with your kids at the Natural history museums or enjoy some time at children's museums in Edinburgh.
Check out this list for an entertaining and enlightening trip to the museums in Edinburgh.

Let's explore the finest collection of museums in Edinburgh:

  1. Scottish Mining Museum

    4.6 (1784 Votes)
    Scottish Mining Museum

    Library, Mine, Specialty Museum

    Coal mining has an important part in the Scottish history, making the Scottish Mining Museum an important architecture of the country. Inaugurated in 1895, the museum, also known as the Lady Victoria Colliery, produces the best coals among the European countries. The buildings of the museum are genuine marvel to watch. The museum has its own library where the history of mining the coal is repre...Read more

  2. National Museum Of Scotland

    4.8 (5351 Votes)
    National Museum Of Scotland

    Science Museum, Specialty Museum, Sculpture

    The National Museum of Scotland was founded in 1985, and is seriously massive. Five incredible floors of attractions will keep you hooked for hours. The layout is almost addictive and stuffed with bite sized bits of information, so you’re never overwhelemed. The Grand Gallery was inspired by the Crystal Palace and contrasts the Renaissance design of the rest of the building. From the Sco...Read more

  3. Our Dynamic Earth

    4.4 (4252 Votes)
    Our Dynamic Earth

    Children Museum

    Inaugurated in 1999, this steel and glass science centre is easily accessible. It’s mainly a children’s attraction, separated into zones (volcanos, earthquakes, rainforests, ice age etc), designed to educate kids about the nature of our planet. The litte ones find the $D cinema and the Dome show especially entrancing. The staff is knowledgable and highly welcoming of all guests. &nb...Read more

  4. Anatomical Museum

    4 (77 Votes)
    Doorway 3, Medical School, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UK
    Museum

  5. The Writers Museum

    4.2 (16 Votes)
    Lady Stair's Close, Lawnmarket
    Museum

  6. Museum Of Edinburgh

    4.3 (20 Votes)
    Museum Of Edinburgh

    History Museum

    The Museum Of Edinburgh set up in the Huntly House from 16th century is a history museum. It showcases extensive collections on the origin of the town along with its legends and history. There is the original copy of National Covenant which was signed in 1638 at the Greyfriars Kirk. Here you will learn about the iconic stories attached to the town, of which some are fascinating while some are g...Read more

  7. Mercat Tours

    4.6 (16 Votes)
    Mercat House, 28 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR, UK
    Museum

  8. The People's Story

    4.3 (15 Votes)
    Canongate Tolbooth
    Museum

  9. Museum On The Mound

    4.4 (79 Votes)
    The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 1YZ, UK
    Museum

  10. Royal Observatory

    4.6 (6 Votes)
    Blackford Hill
    Museum, University

  11. John Knox House

    43-45 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, UK
    Museum

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