What makes it 80% Kids-Friendly: A staffed activity zone, free trails and familiar items like Greyfriars Bobby captivate under-12s, but most displays remain static and upper floors offer little interactivity.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Gives time to explore historic rooms, complete the kids’ trail, and rest in the café without rushing.
Track down Greyfriars Bobby’s collar:
Follow the kids’ trail to find the skye terrier’s collar and learn its story.
Tip: Pick up a children’s worksheet at reception and work together to answer questions.
Create at the Family Activity Area:
Use art materials and coloring sheets next to the Greyfriars Bobby display.
Tip: Drop in anytime between 10 am–5 pm; let children use benches and soft seating.
Explore the historic rooms:
Wander through the maze of 16th–20th century rooms showcasing city life.
Tip: Start on the top floor and work down to avoid backtracking on staircases.
Visit the children’s books exhibition:
From May to September, see storybook art and listen to storytellers on weekends.
Tip: Check the museum website for weekend storytelling times before you visit.

Fikha Rahmadina
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
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
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
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
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.
Between May and September, enjoy the special Children’s Books exhibition with weekend storytellers.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Permanent gallery entry | GBP 0 |
| Family café break (4 items) | GBP 12 |
| Souvenir booklet | GBP 5 |
| Total Estimated | GBP 17 |
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