Discover Edinburgh’s fascinating history through the Museum of Edinburgh’s wide and varied collections. In exploring the Museum’s maze of 16th century buildings, you will see iconic items, beautiful objects and learn fascinating facts and gruesome tales.
This free museum is easy to locate on the historic Royal Mile, with our companion museumThe People’s Storynearby. With a wide range of stories and objects, this museum has something for young and old, locals and visitors.
In addition to the permanent collections, there is a regular programme of special exhibitions hosted at the museum.
