Museums & Art Galleries Edinburgh


Museums and Art Galleries in or near Edinburgh, such as City Art Centre and Dean Gallery are listed below. Edinburgh city is the capital of Scotland and combines the vibrant lifestyle of the city with peace and quiet of the surrounding countryside. A beautiful cityscape with the famous castle dominating its skyline. A mixture of traditional and contemporary with world-class museums and galleries, restaurants, bars, fabulous shopping and the world famous festival, so something for everyone.



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City Art Centre

City Art Centre

2 Market Street, Edinburgh, City of 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... more


Dean Gallery

Dean Gallery

73 Belford Road, Edinburgh, City of 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... more


The Fruitmarket Gallery

The Fruitmarket Gallery

45 Market Street, Edinburgh, City of 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... more


Museum of Childhood

Museum of Childhood

42 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of 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... more


Museum of Edinburgh

Museum of Edinburgh

Huntly House, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of 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... more


National Gallery of Scotland

National Gallery of Scotland

The Mound, Edinburgh, City of 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... more


National Library of Scotland

National Library of Scotland

George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of 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.... more


National War Museum of Scotland

National War Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, City of 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... more


Newhaven Heritage Museum

Newhaven Heritage Museum

24 Pier Place, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  
At the Newhaven Heritage Museum, find out what it was like to live in the tightly-knit fishing community of Newhaven, earning a living as a fishwife... more


The People´s Story

The People´s Story

Canongate Tolbooth, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of 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... more


The Queen´s Gallery

The Queen´s Gallery

Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, City of 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... more


Royal Museum & Museum of Scotland

Royal Museum & Museum of Scotland

Chambers Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  
The Royal Museum & The Museum of Scotland stand side-by-side in the centre of the city. The Museum of Scotland presents the history of Scotland, it´s... more


Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, City of 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... more


Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Scottish National Portrait Gallery

1 Queen Street, Edinburgh, City of 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... more


Talbot Rice Gallery

Talbot Rice Gallery

University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, City of 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... more


The Writers´ Museum

The Writers´ Museum

Lady Stair's Hse, Lady Stairs Cls, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of 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... more





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