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Museums & Art Galleries in City of Edinburgh
Museums and Art Galleries in City of Edinburgh, such as National Museum of Scotland and National Library of Scotland are listed below. Edinburgh is a stunning city renowned for its castle, which represents the origin of the city where from the battlements the whole city can be seen. Greyfriars historic church stands not far from the castle, with the most famous memorial of a canine, Greyfriars Bobby, who when his owner died... read more
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh
The National Museum of Scotland tells Scotland's story from the earliest time to the present day. Housing treasures from the edges of history, the museum traces the changing face of Scotland from fascinating fossils to popular culture. The museum is... more
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
The National Library of Scotland is an information treasure trove of Scotland´s knowledge, culture and history, with millions of books manuscripts and maps covering every subject. We also offer a year-round programme of free cultural events,... more
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen Street, Edinburgh
Built in the 1880s, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery is a visual history of Scotland from the 16th century to the present day. Told through portraits of the people who shaped it from royals and rebels, heroes and villains to poets and... more
Museum of Childhood
42 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
The Museum of Childhood, opened in 1955, was the dream of a local councillor, Patrick Murray. It is a unique treasure house dedicated to children and crammed full of memories of childhood past and present and spread over five floors. Many of the... more
City Art Centre
2 Market Street, Edinburgh
The City Art Centre is both home to Edinburgh´s outstanding collection of Scottish art and one of the United Kingdom´s premier temporary exhibition spaces. Since it opened in 1980, it has mounted a huge range of exhibitions, from rare Egyptian... more
National War Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
The National War Museum of Scotland is located within Edinburgh Castle. The Museum explores the Scottish experience of war and military service over the last 400 years. There are six galleries in the Museum, each focusing on a different theme. The... more
Dean Gallery
73 Belford Road, Edinburgh
The Dean Gallery opened in 1999 to house part of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art´s permanent collection and the Paolozzi Gift of sculpture and graphic art. The Gallery houses the largest body of work by Edinburgh-born sculptor Sir Eduardo... more
The Queen´s Gallery
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
The Queen´s Gallery, hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection. Exhibitions in 2006 include: Unfolding Pictures: Fans in the Royal Collection (9 Dec to 29 May 2006). This first exhibition of fans brings together over 80... more
Talbot Rice Gallery
University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh
The Talbot Rice Gallery is the public art gallery of The University of Edinburgh. Established in 1975, it is named after David Talbot Rice, Professor of Fine Art (1934-1972). Talbot Rice Gallery is one of Scotland´s leading public galleries of... more
The Scottish National Gallery
The Mound, Edinburgh
The National Gallery of Scotland was opened in 1859, and houses Scotland´s greatest collection of European paintings, drawings and prints dating from the early Renaissance to the late 19th century. The collection of over 20000 items includes works by... more
The People´s Story
Canongate Tolbooth, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
The People´s Story Museum is situated in the 16th century Canongate Tolbooth, in the Royal Mile. The Museum uses oral history, reminiscence, written sources and reconstructed sets to tell the story of the lives, work and leisure of the ordinary... more
Museum of Edinburgh
Huntly House, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
The Museum of Edinburgh is home to important collections relating to the story of Edinburgh from pre-historic times to the present day. The Museum´s treasures include the National Covenant, the great charter demanding religious freedoms, signed in... more
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Road, Edinburgh
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a magnificent building housing Scotland´s finest collection of 20th and 21st century paintings, sculpture and graphic art. Highlights include works by Picasso, Matisse, Giacometti, Sickert and Hockney and a... more
The Writers´ Museum
Lady Stair's Hse, Lady Stairs Cls, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
The Writers´ Museum is dedicated to Scotland´s great literary figures - Robert Burns (1759-1796), Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) and Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1895). On display is a collection of manuscripts, first editions, portraits and personal... more
The Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market Street, Edinburgh
The Fruitmarket Gallery is situated in one of the world´s most beautiful cities, and is an acclaimed international art space, which has operated as a contemporary gallery since 1974. The Gallery shows a programme of exciting, thought-provoking... more
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