Museum of Edinburgh
- Telephone 0131 529 4143
- Opening times 10am–5pm.
- Website www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/…
Situated in a series of interconnected 16th- and 17th-century buildings on the Royal Mile, the Museum of Edinburgh depicts the city's fascinating origins, history and legends. Learn all about the capital and the famous people populated it throughout the centuries. Among notable artefacts is the National Covenant and the feeding bowl and collar belonging to Greyfriar’s Bobby. The free museum is the best place for tourists to start their exploration of Edinburgh. With the extremely wide range of items exhibited and stories told in the museum everyone finds something interesting and captivating. There are temporary exhibitions beside the permanent collection. A shop on the ground floor offers a range of Scottish products and souvenirs.
Events at this venue
There are 4 events at this location
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Don’t Panic! The Edinburgh LDV are on patrol!
Come and meet the men of the Edinburgh LDV (early Home Guard) as they would have looked at the outbreak of the Second World War. The men and ladies of the local LDV will be stationed at the Museum of Edinburgh throughout the day, showing the various improvised weapons and tactics used in preparation the German invasion!
Sun 3 Nov
Free / 0131 529 4143
Guisers Galore
Sunday 27 October Guisers Galore Scottish Storytelling Centre & Museum of Edinburgh Family Event 2pm (2hrs) | Free (ticketed) | 5+ Come along and join our storytellers to learn a song, a poem and a dance for real Hallowe'en guising, then follow the Old Town Guisers parade or prepare for guising in your local…
Sun 27 Oct
Free / 0131 529 4143
Guisers Galore
Guisers Galore Free but booking is essential. Scottish Storytelling Centre & Museum of Edinburgh Family Event, 5+ Come along and join our storytellers to learn a song, a poem and a dance for real Hallowe'en guising, then follow the Old Town Guisers parade or prepare for guising in your local area. Rehearsals at the…
Sun 27 Oct
Free / 0131 529 4143
Stepping Out
Shoes from the collection of Museums & Galleries Edinburgh 31 May – 20 December 2019 Our shoes tell stories. They tell of days in the fields and nights on the dancefloor; of hard work and leisure; of thrift and extravagance. This small exhibition explores shoes worn by brewers and babies, servicewomen and music fans…
Sun 20 Oct
Free / 0131 529 4143
Mon 21 Oct
Free / 0131 529 4143
Thu 24 Oct
Free / 0131 529 4143
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