Sights · Our pick in Edinburgh
Museum of Edinburgh
Culture Edinburgh
About Museum of Edinburgh
The Museum of Edinburgh, on the Royal Mile, tells the city’s story through a wide range of objects; it is run by Culture Edinburgh, and entry is without charge.
Why it's on our list
- On the Canongate
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Museum of Edinburgh before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Museum of Edinburgh, as the crow flies.
- The Scotsman Hotel550 m7 min walk
- Market Street Hotel600 m8 min walk
- The Balmoral700 m8 min walk
- W Edinburgh700 m9 min walk
- Cheval The Edinburgh Grand800 m10 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Museum of Edinburgh are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- Edinburgh WaverleyRail700 m9 min walk
- Picardy PlaceTram750 m10 min walk
- St Andrew SquareTram900 m11 min walk
Key sights
- Holyroodhouse500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- National Museum750 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Edinburgh Castle1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Arthur’s Seat1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Royal Botanic Garden2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Britannia3.4 kmWalk 43 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Edinburgh Airport11 kmCar or taxi 36 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Haymarket2.6 kmWalk 32 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min