Museum · Edinburgh

Museum of Edinburgh: free entry days, tickets & hours

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Museum of Edinburgh
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€0EVERY DAY
Always free

Museum of Edinburgh is free to enter.

  • Open today 10:00–17:00.

Verified Saturday, 24 October 2026 against official sources

Before you go

How to actually get in for free

  • On the Royal Mile - pair it with the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the bottom of the street.

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Who gets in free, and when

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Always freeFree to visiteveryone—No

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Practical

Opening hours & how to get there

MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Currently Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, last entry 16:30.

142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DD, United Kingdom

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FAQ

Museum of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Museum of Edinburgh free?

Yes — Museum of Edinburgh is free to enter.

What day is Museum of Edinburgh closed?

Museum of Edinburgh is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Currently Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, last entry 16:30.

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