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Family Activity Area in Museum of Edinburgh
Free Family Activity Space in the Heart of the Museum
Thu 12 Dec 2024 to Thu 31 Dec 2026 -
Lavender Menace: Queer Bookselling in Edinburgh
A Lecture to celebrate Edinburgh900: City of Diversity
Saturday 19 July 2025, 2:00pm -
Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review Implementation Group
A Discussion to mark Edinburgh900: City of Diversity
Friday 11 July 2025, 2:00pm
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Museum of Edinburgh
Free entry | Recommended donation £5 | Last entry 4.30pm
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 Writers' Museum
Free entry | Recommended donation £5 | Last entry 4.30pm
The Writers' Museum will be closed Monday, 28th April, through Wednesday, 30th April. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back in on Thursday, 1st May.
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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The People's Story Museum
Free | Recommended Donation £5 | Last entry 4:30pm
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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City Art Centre
Free entry unless otherwise advertised | Recommended donation £5 | Last entry 4.30pm
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
Free entry to the grounds | Gates open 8am - 7.30pm |Mimi's Little Bakehouse Mon - Sun 9am - 5pm
A 16th century tower house with early 19th century additions set in stunning grounds overlooking the Firth of Forth.
For our diverse and exciting events programme, click here.
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Makars' Court
Next to The Writers' Museum
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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Queensferry Museum
Free Entry | Suggested Donation £5
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.