There are a great many museums and galleries to visit, covering
ancient artefacts to very modern art.
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Bank of Scotland Museum
- The Museum on the Mound focuses on money. Art &
design, technology, crime, trade and security all
feature in the story of money.
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City Art Centre
- Art works from Scottish and international artists.
Exhibitions of photography, contemporary art and design,
architecture and the built environment are staged in a
rolling programme.
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Modern Art Galleries
- The Modern Art Galleries complex includes the Gallery
of Modern Art and the Dean Gallery. Both Galleries are
set in extensive parkland containing sculptures by Henry
Moore, Rachel Whiteread and Barbara Hepworth. Also take
the opportunity to visit the attractive Water of
Leith walkway, where you will find a series of statues
by Antony Gormley.
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Museum of Childhood
- The museum houses a remarkable range of toys and
games. Show your children what you played with in the
days before video games.
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Museum of Edinburgh
- The museum is housed in the historic Huntly House,
which itself contains a wealth of original fittings and
features. Find out about the history of Edinburgh from the
earliest times to the present day. Discover more about
the city, its people, crafts and trades and the
beautiful objects they created.
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National Galleries of Scotland
- The National Gallery Complex is one of Scotland’s top
free visitor attractions and Edinburgh’s second
most-visited attraction after the Castle. The National
Gallery houses Scotland's national fine art collection.
Includes works by Velazquez, El Greco, Turner, Constable
and Van Gogh.
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National War Museum of Scotland
- Explore over 400 years of the Scottish military
experience within Edinburgh Castle. Find out about the
lives of the soldiers and the technologies that they used.
The museum is located within Edinburgh Castle, and
admission is included in the cost of the Edinburgh
Castle ticket.
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National Museum of Scotland
- This museum houses an enormous collection of Scottish
artefacts, including ancient coffins, fossils, the
"Darien Chest", and a steam locomotive.
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People's Story Museum
- The People’s Story Museum is all about the lives or
ordinary Edinburgh people from the late 18th century to
the present day. Displays include a
bookbinder’s workshop, a jail, and a wartime kitchen.
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Queen's Gallery
- This purpose-built museum houses a series of changing
exhibitions of the most delicate works of art from the
Royal Collection. The museum is located in front of the
Palace of Holyrood House, and can be visited
independently or with a combined Palace and museum
ticket.
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Royal Scottish Academy
- An independent, privately funded institution led by
eminent artists and architects to promote and support
the creation, understanding and enjoyment of the visual
arts. The RSA Annual Exhibition is held here in May and
June, and temporary exhibitions are held throughout the
rest of the year.
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
- Provides a unique view of Scotland, told through
portraits of the figures who shaped it. The gallery is
also home to the Scottish National Photography
Collection.
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Stills Gallery - Photographic gallery of Scottish
and international contemporary photographers.
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Surgeons' Hall Museum - A large exhibition of
surgical history, dental instruments, and pathological
anatomy. Some exhibits are closed during exam periods.
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- Talbot Rice Gallery
- One of Scotland’s leading public galleries of
contemporary visual art. The gallery hosts a dynamic
programme of exhibitions and events.
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Writers' Museum and Makars' Court
- The Writers’ Museum celebrates the lives of three
great Scottish writers – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott
and Robert Louis Stevenson. Portraits, rare books and
personal objects include Burns’ writing desk, the
printing press on which Scott’s Waverley Novels were
first produced, and Scott’s own dining table and rocking
horse.
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