National War Museum

How to find us

Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh EH1 2NG Tel: 0300 123 6789

Map and directions

Opening times

1 April-30 Sept 09:45-17:45
1 Oct-31 March 9:45-16:45
Closed 25 and 26 December

Admission

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

National Museums Scotland members get 10% off adult admission on production of valid membership card.

Full admission details are available from the Edinburgh Castle website.

National War Museum

From home front to frontline, discover how war has shaped Scotland’s story.

In the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. Uncover 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.