Best Museums in Edinburgh

The National Museum of Scotland is a free-to-enter, cool museum that offers an excellent indoor activity for Edinburgh, especially when it rains.

An interactive museum dedicated to the history and production of Scotch whisky, offering tastings and insights.

The Scottish National Gallery houses Scotland's national collection of fine art from the early Renaissance to the end of the 19th century.

Dynamic Earth is an interactive science museum in Edinburgh that explores the story of the planet, from the Big Bang to the present day.

A museum dedicated to the lives and works of three prominent Scottish writers: Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson.

A complex of art galleries housing Scotland's national collection of fine art, from Old Masters to contemporary works.

A unique museum dedicated to the history of childhood, displaying a vast collection of toys and games.

The former royal yacht of the British Royal Family, now a fascinating floating visitor attraction.

The Loch Ness Centre is an attraction dedicated to exploring the myths, legends, and scientific investigations surrounding the Loch Ness Monster.

An attraction featuring interactive exhibits and optical illusions that play with perception.

A museum dedicated to the history of surgery and medicine, offering a unique and sometimes macabre look at medical advancements.

This museum celebrates the lives and works of three of Scotland's greatest literary figures: Robert Burns, Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson.