Museums 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.

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  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, as well as housing other exhibitions on science, art and design, natural history, and world cultures.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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, across two buildings, and featuring installations in its grounds as well.
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  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 who lived here over the past three centuries.
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  Scottish National Portrait Gallery

  This gallery exhibits a large collection of portraits of notable Scottish people, from throughout history up until the present, created by both Scottish and international artists.
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  Jupiter Artland

  Jupiter Artland is an innovative modern art gallery, located in the grounds of an old manor house in the countryside, with artworks designed specifically for the landscape.
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  Museum of Childhood

  This was the first museum in the world to be dedicated to childhood, with exhibitions on toys, games, and other memorabilia. It can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, as a nostalgic look back at our younger years.
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  Scotch Whisky Experience

  This is the ideal place to learn about the origins of whisky, the distilling process, and the different varieties, as well as sample some for yourself. It is also home to the largest whisky collection in the world.