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Museums & galleries in Edinburgh.

10 museums & galleries spots for families in Edinburgh — opening times, prices, photos and reviews. Filter by age and accessibility to plan your day out.

4.6(15821)

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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Edinburgh

Long-standing tower with 5 floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions.

Indoor

4.4(2164)

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Dynamic Earth

Edinburgh

Dynamic Earth is an interactive museum in Edinburgh exploring our planet's geology, climate and natural systems.

Indoor

4.8(255)

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Military Museum Scotland

Kirknewton

Military Museum Scotland is a museum in Wilkieston showcasing military history and heritage.

Indoor

4.3(2221)

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Museum of Childhood

Edinburgh

18th-century buildings housing toy and games collections, exhibitions, puppet theatre and gift shop.

Indoor

4.8(58110)

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Museum of Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.

IndoorFree

4.8(60)

Accessible

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Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage

Edinburgh

Museum in Edinburgh exploring the heritage and history of Scottish fire services.

IndoorFree

4.5(192)

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Myreton Motor Museum

Longniddry

Myreton Motor Museum is a museum in Longniddry showcasing historic vehicles and motoring heritage.

Indoor

4.8(58110)

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National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh

Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.

Indoor

4.8(90)

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National Museums Collection Centre

Edinburgh

National Museums Collection Centre is a museum in Edinburgh housing collections from the national museums.

Indoor

Surgeons' Hall Museums · Google4.7(4564)

Accessible

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Surgeons Hall Museums

Edinburgh

Surgeons Hall Museums in Edinburgh showcases medical history and surgical heritage through collections and exhibitions.

Indoor

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