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Museum Collections Centre

This centre houses the reserve collections of the city museums. There are many interesting objects on open storage display, especially social history objects, decorative art and archaeology collections.

10 Broughton Market

EH3 6NU

0131 556 9536

museumcollectionscentre@edinburgh.gov.uk

General tours on the first Tuesday of the month, 2pm and 3pmOr by appointment

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Museum-Collections-Centre.aspx

55.957758,-3.192653

People's Story Museum

The Peoples Story explores the lives of Edinburghs ordinary people at work and play from the late 18th century to today. Visitors can see displays showing a bookbinders workshop, a wartime kitchen and much more, all packed with real objects. You can even see a former jail, an original part of this historic building.

163 Canongate, Royal Mile

EH8 8BN

0131 529 4057

museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk

Mon-Sat, 10am-5pmSun, 12pm-5pm (during the Festival only)

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/The-People-s-Story.aspx

55.951424,-3.179787

Travelling Gallery

The Travelling Gallery is a unique, beautiful, self-contained, custom-built mobile art gallery, which brings contemporary art exhibitions into schools and communities throughout Scotland.

0131 529 3682 / 3930

travellinggallery@edinburgh.gov.uk

Find out where we are on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Travelling-Gallery/169833953852?ref=ts

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Travelling-Gallery.aspx

Scott Monument

The Scott Monument is the largest monument to a writer in the world. It commemorates Sir Walter Scott.

East Princes Street Gardens

EH2 2EJ

0131 529 4068;0131 556 9536 (group bookings)

museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk

April through September: 10am-7pm. October through March: 10am-4pm

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Scott-Monument.aspx

55.95005,-3.202994

Writers' Museum

The Writers Museum celebrates the lives of three great Scottish writers Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

Lady Stair's House, Lady Stairs Close, Lawnmarket

EH1 2PA

0131 529 4901

museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk

Mon-Sat, 10am-5pmSun, 12pm-5pm (during the Festival only)

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/The-Writers--Museum.aspx

55.949584,-3.193362

Brass Rubbing Centre

Visitors to The Brass Rubbing Centre can take part in a fun art activity while enjoying the historic surroundings of Trinity Apse. No experience is necessary, as staff are on hand to help you make your very own rubbing from our beautiful brasses.

Trinity Apse, Chalmers Close, Royal Mile

EH1 1SS

0131 556 4364

museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk

April through October: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Brass-Rubbings-Centre.aspx

55.950716,-3.185856

City Art Centre

Enjoy a visit to the City Art Centre, a main Edinburgh art gallery with one of the best collections of Scottish art. We show interesting exhibitions from our own collections and from all over the world. We can also tempt you with an excellent café and attractive shop located on the ground floor.

2 Market Street

EH1 1DE

0131 529 3993

museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk

Mon-Sat, 10am-5pmSun, 12pm-5pm

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/City-Art-Centre.aspx

55.950879,-3.191408

Lauriston Castle

When you step inside Lauriston Castle, you see it just as it was in 1926, when it was left to the nation by the last private owner, Mrs Reid.

2a Cramond Road South, Davidson's Mains

EH4 5QD

0131 336 2060

lauristoncastle@edinburgh.gov.uk

April through October:Every day except Fri, 2pmNovember through March:Sat-Sun, 2pm

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Lauriston-Castle.aspx

55.967873,-3.277828

Museum of Childhood

The Museum of Childhood is a fun day out for the whole family. Young people can learn about the children of the past and see a fantastic range of toys and games, while adults enjoy a trip down memory lane.

42 High Street

EH1 1TG

0131 529 4142

museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk

Mon-Sat, 10am-5pmSun, 12pm-5pm

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Museum-of-Childhood.aspx

55.950435,-3.185504

Museum of Edinburgh

The Museum of Edinburgh is the Citys treasure box - a maze of historic rooms crammed full of iconic objects from the Capitals past.

142 Canongate, Royal Mile

EH8 8DD

0131 529 4143

museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk

Mon-Sat, 10am-5pmSun, 12pm-5pm (during the Festival only)

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Museum-of-Edinburgh.aspx

55.95148,-3.179538

Nelson Monument

The Nelson Monument was built in memory of Admiral Lord Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Weather permitting, the Trafalgar flag signal 'England expects that every man will do his duty' is still flown on Trafalgar Day (21 October).

32 Calton Hill

EH7 5AA

0131 556 2716

nelsonmonument@edinburgh.gov.uk

April through September:Mon, 1pm-6pmTue-Sat, 10am-6pmOctober through March:Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Nelson-Monument.aspx

55.954804,-3.184121

Queensferry Museum

Queensferry Museum helps visitors to explore the past and traditions of historic Queensferry and neighbouring Dalmeny.

53 High Street

EH30 9HP

0131 331 5545

museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk

Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, 10am-1pm and 2.15pm-5pmSun 12pm-5pm

http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Queensferry-Museum.aspx

55.989812,-3.393687