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Museum of Edinburgh (with baby)

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How Baby-Friendly is Museum of Edinburgh?

62%Baby-Friendly
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What makes it 62% Baby-Friendly: Ground-floor baby-change and a quiet sensory room aid carers, yet narrow stairs and no lift complicate prams, so a carrier or pre-arranged buggy storage is advisable.

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Reviews4.4/ 5
(from 3,138 reviews)

Positives:

  • Free baby facilities: Baby-changing tables and accessible toilets on the ground floor at no cost.
  • Quiet rest areas: Sensory room and activity corner offer calm spots to feed or settle your baby.

Challenges:

  • No lift access: Floors are connected by narrow historic stairs; stroller use upstairs is difficult.
  • Limited pram storage: No advertised buggy parking; ask staff about storage options on arrival.
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What is Museum of Edinburgh?

  • A museum dedicated to Edinburgh’s social and industrial history housed in a cluster of fine historic buildings dating from the 16th century onward
  • A repository of artifacts spanning prehistoric stone tools and Bronze Age ornaments through medieval documents to modern industrial relics
  • Collections featuring civic regalia, local crafts and multimedia archives that document the evolution of Scotland’s capital

What is so special about Museum of Edinburgh for with baby?

  1. Free admission with baby-changing and quiet rooms
  2. Ground-floor exhibits including Greyfriars Bobby
  3. Family activity area with seating and art materials
  4. Sensory room for feeding and calming
  5. Historic rooms best explored with a carrier

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: A short visit is ideal with a baby to explore main exhibits and take breaks.

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Baby-Friendly Activities in Museum of Edinburgh

Explore the Greyfriars Bobby Gallery:

See the famous collar and bowl of Greyfriars Bobby in a ground-floor room.

Tip: Use the adjacent family activity corner to calm or distract your baby.

Use the Family Activity Area:

Drop into the bright corner with art materials, benches and soft seating.

Tip: Bring a small toy and feed your baby quietly in this space.

Rest in the Sensory Room:

Enjoy soft furnishings and a calm atmosphere for feeding or soothing.

Tip: Access via the narrow staircase; carry your baby or ask staff for assistance.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Museum of Edinburgh

  1. Visit in morning: Arrive at opening to avoid crowds in the family activity area.
  2. Use baby carrier: Carry your baby instead of a stroller to navigate narrow staircases easily.
  3. Email ahead: Contact museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk to confirm pram storage and accessibility.
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Reviews of Museum of Edinburgh

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Fikha Rahmadina

Fikha Rahmadina

Jul 2025

The Museum of Edinburgh may be old, but it’s absolutely worth a visit. Tucked away on the Royal Mile, it has a charming, historic feel and is full of interesting artifacts that tell the story of the city. There’s a lot to see, from everyday objects to important historical pieces, but the highlight for me was definitely the silver collection. One of the staff members was kind enough to explain how...

Anna Master

Anna Master

Jul 2025

Even free admission couldn’t make me give that place more than 2 stars. 🙄 The place itself is very boring after the National Museum but that’s not its biggest sin. What is? A centuries old urine stench throughout all the floors 🤮🤮🤮 We’ll probably it creates a medieval atmosphere but I didn’t enjoy it at all 😬🤦‍♀️

웅냥냥

웅냥냥

Jun 2025

It's good to stop by before you go to Holyrood Palace. As an Edinburgh museum, there were many things that illustrated Edinburgh's history. I didn't know when I entered, but the museum was surprisingly large, so there were many things to see. If you like to see various collections, I recommend it.

Luisa Kuarsingh

Luisa Kuarsingh

Apr 2025

Located on the Royal Mile this museum is bigger than it looks. The collections and artifacts are well procured and spread out across several 16th century buildings with original floorboards and painted ceilings in areas. The museum features permanent collections as well as special exhibitions. We were able to see the featured “Four Seasons of Faith” showcase when we visited. The museum is smaller...

Jack Kwong

Jack Kwong

Apr 2025

Beautiful place to go. The collection are all well picked. And it is not huge that you can travel in a comparatively short time but got great impressions from all the shown items there.

When is the best time to visit Museum of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)?

In summer school holidays the activity area fills early; visit right at opening for more space.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)

ItemCost (Approx.)
AdmissionGBP 0
Café snackGBP 5
Total EstimatedGBP 5

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of Museum of Edinburgh

Address: 142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DD, UK

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About Museum of Edinburgh

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

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Phone Number

+44 131 529 4143

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