Museums in Edinburgh

10 Top Museums and Galleries in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a great city to visit for museum lovers, as there is wide selection of them to choose from, and many are accessible for free.

National Museum of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland

The National Museum of Scotland tells the story of the country through interesting exhibitions, from prehistoric times until the present day.

Scottish National Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

The National Gallery is the largest and most significant gallery in Edinburgh, and has a collection of works by many notable artists from around the world.

Museum of Edinburgh

Museum of Edinburgh

The Museum of Edinburgh is dedicated to the history of the Scottish capital, and has many unique and significant artefacts from its past.

Writers Museum

Many famous Scottish writers lived in Edinburgh, and the Writers Museum celebrates three of the most significant: Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns, and Robert Louis Stevenson.

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

Located in the West End, the Gallery of Modern Art houses a large collection of modern and contemporary art.

People's Story

The People’s Story offers a look at a different side of Edinburgh’s history, focussing on the lives of the everyday citizens.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Collection of portraits of notable Scottish people, from throughout history up until the present, created by both Scottish and international artists.

Jupiter Artland

Jupiter Artland

Jupiter Artland is an innovative modern art gallery, located in the grounds of an old manor house in the countryside.

Museum of Childhood

Museum of Childhood

This was the first museum in the world to be dedicated to childhood, with exhibitions on toys, games, and other memorabilia.

Scotch Whisky Experience

Scotch Whisky Experience

This is the ideal place to learn about the origins of whisky, the distilling process, and the different varieties.

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