Museums & Galleries Edinburgh is a collection of 13 varied and fascinating venues owned and managed by the City of Edinburgh Council. Many of these venues are A or B listed buildings and the venues boast an exciting and vibrant programme of events and exhibitions, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Our team also cares for 200 historic monuments, including two of Edinburgh's tallest monuments, namely the Scott Monument and Nelson Monument.
We hold, care for and develop rich and varied collections relating to the historical and cultural life in Scotland's Capital. We have around 220,000 objects in our care and a number of these are recognised by the Scottish Government as being of national importance.
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our venues very soon!
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City Art Centre
Free entry | Donations welcome | Last entry 4.15pm
The City of Edinburgh’s Art collection is one of the finest in Scotland, and includes works by the most important Scottish artists.
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Lauriston Castle
Lauriston Castle is closed | Free entry to the grounds | Gates open 8am - 7.30pm | Mimi's Bakehouse open 9am - 4pm
A 16th century tower house with early 19th century additions set in stunning grounds overlooking the Firth of Forth.
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Makars' Court
Public access 24/7
Makars’ Court is an evolving national literary monument where you can see some of the famous words of great Scottish writers inscribed in the flags
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The Writers' Museum
Free entry | Donations welcome | Last entry 4.15pm
The Writers’ Museum celebrates the lives of three giants of Scottish Literature – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Museum of Edinburgh
Free entry | Donations welcome | Last entry 4.15pm
Iconic items, beautiful objects, fascinating facts and gruesome tales are waiting to be discovered in this beautiful 16th century museum.
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The People's Story Museum
Free entry | Donations welcome | Last entry 4.15pm
The People's Story gives an unique insight into Edinburgh's working class people from the 18th to the late 20th century.
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Museum of Childhood
Temporarily closed
The Museum of Childhood has a place in the hearts of millions. The first museum in the world dedicated to the history of childhood, it displays toys and games from across the generations.
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Travelling Gallery
The Travelling Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in a bus and is a unique and integral part of Scotland’s cultural sector. Our function and core mission is to take our exciting and experimental programme to every part of Scotland, allowing access and learning for all.
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Queensferry Museum
Temporarily closed
Queensferry Museum shows the traditions and historic past of the village and neighbouring Dalmeny. With wonderful views onto the Firth of Forth, the museum is a perfect starting point to learn all about history of the Ferry.
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Museum Collections Centre
Temporarily closed
Discover many interesting objects on ‘open storage’ display.
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Scott Monument
Temporarily closed
Discover one of Edinburgh's most iconic landmarks. We offer fully guided tours daily from 10am.
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Nelson Monument
Temporarily closed
Perched high on Calton Hill is the monument to Admiral Lord Nelson's victory, and death, at the battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.
