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National War Museum

Within the walls of Edinburgh Castle, the National War Museum tells the story of Scotland at war

As the National War Museum is located within Edinburgh Castle, please refer to the Edinburgh Castle website to buy your tickets and plan a visit. 

Visitor information for National War Museum

Admission details:

Free entry with paid entry to Edinburgh Castle

Contact:

Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

Tel: 0300 123 6789

Opening hours:

Oct – Mar: Open daily, 09:45 – 16:45

Apr – Sep: Open daily, 09:45 – 17:45. Closed 25 Dec, 26 Dec.

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See and do

Explore over 400 years of conflict through a unique collection of military objects, artwork and personal stories.
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A statue of Earl Haig sitting on a horse in front of the National War Museum building.

School visits

If you're studying war, the military or conflict, a visit to the National War Museum can be a unique and exciting experience for your pupils.
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