A sign for the National War Museum of Scotland on a brick wall. In the distance a soldier in uniform is walking towards the entrance of the museum.

National War Museum

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

Visitor information

Admission details:

Free with tickets to Edinburgh Castle.

Find us:

Edinburgh Castle, 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.

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

  • A person with long blonde hair standing in front of a museum case, with a large portrait in the background.

    See and do

    Explore over 400 years of conflict through a unique collection of military objects, artwork and personal stories.
  • 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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