Museum of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Name: Museum of Edinburgh
Address: 142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 529 4143

#113 among attractions in Edinburgh

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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The Museum of Edinburgh, formerly known as Huntly House Museum, is a museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, housing a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends. Exhibits include an original copy of the National Covenant signed at Greyfriars Kirk in 1638 and a reconstruction of Field Marshal Earl Haig's headquarters on the Western Front during the Great War, the latter exhibiting items bequeathed to the Museum. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°57'5"N, 3°10'46"W

Address

142-146 CanongateOld Town (Canongate)Edinburgh EH8 8DD United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 529 4143

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Day trips

Museum of Edinburgh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collective, Queen's Gallery, The Scottish Parliament, John Knox House.

~1540 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
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Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
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~1060 ftE
Striking modern government building
The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
6 min walk • The Scottish Parliament, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic landscape, is an emblem of Scottish democracy and architectural innovation. Opened in 2004, this distinctive building is situated at the foot of the Royal Mile, adjacent to the royal residence of...
~1180 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Knox House, Edinburgh
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, the John Knox House is a remarkable museum that offers a glimpse into the turbulent times of the 16th century Scotland. This beautifully preserved medieval building is reputed to have been the home of the...
~1340 ftN
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Monument of Scotland, Edinburgh
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~1060 ftE
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
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~1300 ftNW
Tower, Memorial, Monuments and statues
Nelson Monument, Edinburgh
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~190 ftN
Church, Shopping
Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh
1 min walk • The Kirk of the Canongate, or Canongate Kirk, serves the Parish of Canongate in Edinburgh's Old Town, in Scotland. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. The parish includes the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament.
~1290 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The Museum of Childhood is a museum which houses a collection of children's toys and playthings, situated on the Royal Mile, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was the first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood.
~1020 ftNE
Memorial
New Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
5 min walk • New Calton Burial Ground is a burial ground in Edinburgh. It was built as an overspill and functional replacement to Old Calton Burial Ground and lies half a mile to its east on Regent Road in Edinburgh, Scotland, on the south-east slopes of Calton Hill.
~1500 ftNW
Memorial, Concerts and shows
Political Martyrs' Monument, Edinburgh
8 min walk • The Political Martyrs Monument, located in the Old Calton Burial Ground on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, commemorates five political reformists from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Edinburgh open?

Museum of Edinburgh is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Edinburgh?

Nearby attractions include The People's Story Museum, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Canongate Tolbooth, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Canongate Kirkyard, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Edinburgh by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Edinburgh:

Bus

Regent Terrace • Lines: 124, X5 (4 min walk)
St Andrews House • Lines: 124, X5 (7 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (11 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (14 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (19 min walk)