National War Museum, Edinburgh

In the beautiful setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience including stories of courage and determination, victory and defeat, heroics and heartbreak and find out how war has left its mark on Scotland's history, image and reputation abroad.

Discover the uniforms, insignia and equipment, medals, weapons, paintings, decorations, ceramics and silverware which illuminate Scotland's military history.

Opening Times

Summer
9.30am - 6pm, 7 days a week
1 April - 30 September

Winter
9.30am - 5pm, 7 days a week
1 October - 31 March

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Ticket Prices

Entry to the museum is included in admission to Edinburgh Castle.

Adult (aged 16 to 59): £15.00
Child (aged 5 to 15): £8.50
Concession (aged 60 and over, unemployed): £12.00
Child under 5: FREE

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Disabled Facilities

Disabled visitors pay a concession price for admission and your accompanying carer is free.

Parking on the Castle Esplanade is available only to drivers with a Blue Disabled Badge. The Esplanade is closed from June to September, because of the Edinburgh Tattoo.

An adapted courtesy vehicle is available at the Castle's admissions kiosk to take visitors with mobility difficulties, including wheelchair users, to the Museum and other parts of the Castle.

The Museum itself has a level entrance and wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge.

There is a public lift between the two floors and seating is available throughout.

Adapted toilets are also available.

The film shown in the Nation in arms gallery has supertitles and an induction loop.

A summary of the displays, in English, is available as part of the main audio-tour of the Castle.

Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted.

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More Information

Telephone: 0300 123 6789

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