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Peoples Story Museum Edinburgh Sign

The People's Story Museum

Free, Suggested Donation £5

Festive Opening hours: 23rd December: open 10am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm) 24th December - 3rd January: Closed with the exception of the following dates...
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  • Museum of Edinburgh exterior View on a map

    Museum of Edinburgh

    Free entry | Recommended donation £5 | Last entry 4.30pm

    Festive Opening hours:

    24th and 31st December: Last admission 3pm

    25th - 27th December, 29th December/1st and 2nd January: Closed

    3rd January: Open 11am-5pm. 

    We wish you a happy festive season.

    Iconic items, beautiful objects, fascinating facts and gruesome tales are waiting to be discovered in this beautiful 16th century museum. 

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  • Outside the Writers' Museum Edinburgh View on a map

    The Writers' Museum

    Free entry | Recommended donation £5 | Last entry 4.30pm

    Festive Opening hours:

    The Writers' Museum will be closed from Monday 23rd December - Friday 3rd January (inclusive), with the exception of these dates:

    24th December: Last Admission 3pm. 

    27th December: Open 11am-5pm (last admission 4:30pm)

    29th December: 10am-5pm (last admission 4:30pm).

    We wish you a happy festive season.

    The Writers’ Museum celebrates the lives of three giants of Scottish Literature – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

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  • Peoples Story Museum Edinburgh Sign View on a map

    The People's Story Museum

    Free, Suggested Donation £5

    Festive Opening hours:

    23rd December: open 10am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm)

    24th December - 3rd January: Closed with the exception of the following dates:

    Saturday 28th December, 10am-5pm (last entry 4:30pm)

    Monday 30th December, 10am-5pm (last entry 4:30pm)

    We wish you a happy festive season.

    The People's Story gives an unique insight into Edinburgh's working class people from the 18th to the late 20th century. 

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  • Curator sits admiring two paintings on display - both paintings are in gold frames View on a map

    City Art Centre

    Free entry unless otherwise advertised | Recommended donation £5 | Last entry 4.30pm

    Festive Opening hours:

    24th and 31st December: Last admission 3pm

    25th and 26th December/1st and 2nd January: Closed

    27th December and 3rd January: Open 11am-5pm. 

    We wish you a happy festive season. 

    The City of Edinburgh’s Art collection is one of the finest in Scotland, and includes works by the most important Scottish artists.

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  • Lauriston Castle on a sunny day surrounded by trees and greenery View on a map

    Lauriston Castle

    Free entry to the grounds | Gates open 8am - 4.30pm | Mimi's Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm; Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm

    A 16th century tower house with early 19th century additions set in stunning grounds overlooking the Firth of Forth.

    For our diverse and exciting events programme, click here.

     

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  • The pavement before you enter the Writers' Museum View on a map

    Makars' Court

    Next to The Writers' Museum

    Makars’ Court is an evolving national literary monument where you can see some of the famous words of great Scottish writers inscribed in the flags

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    Queensferry Museum

    Temporarily closed

    Due to circumstances beyond our control, Queensferry Museum will be closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 

    Queensferry Museum shows the traditions and historic past of the village and neighbouring Dalmeny. With wonderful views onto the Firth of Forth, the museum is a perfect starting point to learn all about history of the Ferry.

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