Duration
1 hour
Best Time
Any time
Entry
Free - Verified Apr 2026 ✓
Closures
Closed on Monday, Tuesday
About Museum of Edinburgh
The city's local history museum housed in a 16th-century merchant's house on the Canongate. Excellent exhibits on Old Town life and the history of Canongate, with period rooms showing how Edinburgh residents lived through the centuries. Free entry.
Insider Tips
Don't miss Greyfriars Bobby's collar and bowl in the ground floor collection. The building's narrow turnpike stair is original 16th-century.
Practical Details
Getting There
Skip the queue: Book tickets online to avoid the ticket line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1 hour.
Museum of Edinburgh is in the Old Town & Royal Mile neighborhood of Edinburgh. The address is 142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DD, UK. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Closed on Monday, Tuesday. Check the official website for holiday closures and special hours.
