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We can't wait to welcome you back to the National War Museum. We have made some changes to make your visit as safe and enjoyable as possible.
As the National War Museum is located within Edinburgh Castle, please refer to the Edinburgh Castle website to buy your tickets and plan a visit.
A range of new safety measures have been put in place in line with Scottish Government guidelines.
This includes pre-booked timed entry, face coverings, enhanced cleaning, sneeze screens, hand sanitising stations and one-way routes in certain areas of the museum where physical distancing is not possible.
We want you to have a safe and enjoyable visit. During your visit, we ask you to:
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Please keep your distance from others (2m). |  |
Follow the directional signage. |
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Use the hand sanitiser provided. |  |
Please note card payments only. |
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Wash your hands often. |  |
Face coverings must be worn by visitors over 5 years old. |
Please do not visit the museum if you or anyone in your household has any symptoms of Coronavirus.
Edinburgh Castle,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NG
Tel: 0300 123 6789
Entry to the museum is free.
Historic Environment Scotland charges for admission to Edinburgh Castle where the National War Museum is located.
Advance online booking is required via the Edinburgh Castle website.
Please refer to the Edinburgh Castle website for further information to plan your visit.
The museum is now open, 09:45–17:45 daily
Advance online booking required
April–September: Open daily 09:45–17:45
October–March: Open daily 09:45–16:45
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We have acquired VisitBritain’s Good to Go accreditation. This Industry Standard mark means that National Museums Scotland has followed government and industry Covid-19 guidelines, has a Risk Assessment in place and a process to maintain cleanliness and aid physical distancing. |
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28 Nov - 30 Dec 2020
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