Find out how to get the most from your visit to the National War Museum.

The National War Museum is located within Edinburgh Castle. Please refer to the Edinburgh Castle website to buy your tickets. 

Visitor information for National War Museum

Admission details:

Free entry with paid entry to Edinburgh Castle

Contact:

Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

Tel: 0300 123 6789

Opening hours:

Apr – Sep: Open daily, 09:45 – 17:45

Oct – Mar: Open daily, 09:45 – 16:45. Closed 25 Dec, 26 Dec.

Getting here

The courtyard outside the Naitonal War Museum

Facilities

Information

You can ask for information at the shop kiosk desk.

Toilets

Toilets are available on the ground floor of the museum.

Baby changing

Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor. 

Wheelchair access

All galleries are accessible via lifts. An adapted courtesy vehicle is available to take visitors to the museum.

Hearing loop

An induction loop is available for the gallery film.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome in the museum.

Café

There are two cafés in Edinburgh Castle, the Redcoat Café and the Tea Rooms.

Shop

There is a museum shop, accepting cash and card payments.