A visitor looking at a series of military medals on display in a museum case. There is a large portrait in the background depicting a battle.

National War Museum

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

Visitor information for National War Museum

Admission details:

Free entry with paid entry to Edinburgh Castle

Find us:

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. 

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