Plan your visit
Find out how to get the most from your visit to the National War Museum.
The National War Museum is located within Edinburgh Castle. Please refer to the Edinburgh Castle website to buy your tickets.
Visitor information for National War Museum
Admission details:
Free entry with paid entry to Edinburgh Castle
Opening hours:
Oct – Mar: Open daily, 09:45 – 16:45
Apr – Sep: Open daily, 09:45 – 17:45. Closed 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
Getting here
Facilities
- Information
You can ask for information at the shop kiosk desk.
- Toilets
Toilets are available on the ground floor of the museum.
- Baby changing
Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor.
- Wheelchair access
All galleries are accessible via lifts. An adapted courtesy vehicle is available to take visitors to the museum.
- Hearing loop
An induction loop is available for the gallery film.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome in the museum.
- Café
There are two cafés in Edinburgh Castle, the Redcoat Café and the Tea Rooms.
- Shop
There is a museum shop, accepting cash and card payments.
