School visits at the National War Museum
Within the walls of Edinburgh Castle relive wartime experiences
on the home front and on the front line, through personal
letters and mementoes as much as military equipment. Uncover
stories of courage and determination, victory and defeat, heroics
and heartache.
- See life as soldier or civilian in a modern-day
conflict.
- Explore our wartime life room, evoking the atmosphere of a
1940s tenement. Meet characters from wartime Scotland and
watch interviews with real Second World War veterans.
- Follow the First and Second World War trails around the
museum.
What do we offer schools at the National War Museum?
- Free admission for all pre-booked school groups.
- Workshops and live interpretation sessions led by experienced
facilitators - full details can be found in the school
programmes.
- Free teacher-led Second World War object handling
sessions.
- Online resources to download.
- Cloakroom, toilets and museum shop.
- Indoor lunch space for groups of up to 20 pupils.
“The children produced some really amazing work... they just
loved being able to touch and wear things... Thanks guys, it was
brilliant.” Wardie Primary School