Museums, galleries & exhibitions in Edinburgh & The Lothians

Edinburgh’s museums, galleries & exhibitions showcase a vast number of fascinating artefacts. Don’t miss popular attractions such as the National Museum of Scotland, Our Dynamic Earth and the National Gallery of Scotland.

 

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  1. Museum On The Mound

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    Museum on the Mound sign
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    • 5 Museum
    5 Museum

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 243 5464

    Want to see a million pounds? See Scotland's oldest banknote? Explore the changing face of Edinburgh? Build a model home? Crack open a safe?

    Then come to the Museum on the Mound.

  2. Randolph Gallery

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    Randolph Gallery

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    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 5562228

    The Randolph Gallery was established in Edinburgh in 1996 by Margaret Bruce and Alan Renfrew and promotes the work of leading contemporary realist and surrealist painters.

  3. The Museum Of Edinburgh

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    The Museum Of Edinburgh

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    • 4 Museum
    4 Museum

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (0)131 529 4143

    Home to important collections on the history of Edinburgh, from prehistoric times to the present day.

  4. Museum Collections Centre

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    Museum Collections Centre

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    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 556 9536

    Carry on collecting...

  5. The Water Of Leith Visitor Centre

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    Exhibitions

    The Water Of Leith Visitor Centre

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    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 455 7367

    Experience the drama of river life and discover how to protect it at our free interactive river exhibition.

  6. Royal Scots Regimental Museum

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    • 4 Museum
    4 Museum

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 3105014

    The Regimental museum is housed in Edinburgh Castle and through paintings, artefacts, silver and medals their fascinating story is told, from formation to the present day.

  7. Almond Valley Heritage Centre

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    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Livingston

    Telephone:

    +44 (1506) 414957

    Friendly farm animals, play areas, green spaces and an innovative museum packed full of things to prod, sniff, shake and discover.

  8. Museum Of Childhood

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    Museum Of Childhood

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    • 3 Museum
    3 Museum

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 5294142

    Described as 'the noisiest museum in the world'.

  9. City Art Centre

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    City Art Centre

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    • 4 Arts Venue
    4 Arts Venue

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 5293993

    Located in the heart of the capital, with six exhibition galleries, the City Art Centre is Scotland's emporium of the visual arts.

  10. National Museum Of Scotland

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    • 5 Museum
    5 Museum

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (300) 123 6789

    The new National Museum of Scotland is now open!

    We've invested more than £47 million to create one of the UK's best days out.

  11. The Edinburgh Dungeon

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    Exhibitions

    The Edinburgh Dungeon

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    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 240 1001

    Exciting, scary and fun – delve into Scotland’s bloody history at the Edinburgh Dungeon. Experience live actors, dark history, thrilling rides and special effects… are you brave enough to face 80 minutes of Scotland’s most dramatic past?

  12. The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh

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    Historic Ships & Boats

    The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh
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    • 5 Visitor Attraction
    5 Visitor Attraction

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (0) 131 555 5566

    Experience Scotland's Best Visitor Attraction. Follow in the footsteps of Royalty and explore this floating Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour of five decks (available in 22 different languages).

  13. The Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art

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    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6246200

    Home to Scotland’s outstanding national collection of modern and contemporary art, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art comprises two buildings, Modern One and Modern Two.

  14. National Museum Of Flight

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    National Museum Of Flight

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    • 5 Museum
    5 Museum

    East Fortune

    Telephone:

    +44 (300) 123 6789

    Our historic First and Second World War airfield is full of atmosphere and home to 43 aircraft from the daunting early days of flight to the sleek sophistication of Concorde.

  15. The People's Story

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    The People's Story

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    • 3 Museum
    3 Museum

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (0)131 529 4057

    Housed in the late 16th century Canongate Tolbooth opposite Huntly House, ' The People's Story ' is a museum with a difference.

  16. Linlithgow Canal Centre

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    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Linlithgow

    Telephone:

    +44 (1506) 671215

    Cruise to the Avon Aqueduct on "St Magdalene" - a 40 seater canal boat. Departs 2:30 returns 5pm Sat & Sun. Half hour Town Boat Trips from 2 till 4:30pm. Tearoom and Canal Museum. Also charters & Hires.

  17. The Writers Museum And Makars Court

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    • 3 Museum
    3 Museum

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 5294901

    Dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland's great literary figures, in particular Robert Burns (1759-1796); Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832); and Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894).

  18. Myreton Motor Museum

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    Myreton Motor Museum

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    Longniddry

    Telephone:

    +44 (1875) 870288

    A fascinating trip down memory lane not just for car lovers !

  19. National War Museum

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    National War Museum

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    • 4 Museum
    4 Museum

    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (300) 123 6789

    Within the walls of Edinburgh Castle, discover the impact of war on Scotland's history, identity and reputation abroad.

  20. National Library Of Scotland

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    National Library Of Scotland

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    Edinburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6233700

    Scotland’s premier research library stages major exhibitions in summer and winter and showcases a selection of treasures throughout the year from the 15 million items it holds. Entry is free. It also runs a year round events programme, workshops and

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