Plan your visit
Visitor information for National War Museum
Admission details:
Free entry with paid entry to Edinburgh Castle
Opening hours:
Apr - Sep, Open daily, 09:45 - 17:45
Oct - Mar, Open daily, 09:45 - 16:45
Closed 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
The National War Museum is located within Edinburgh Castle. Please refer to the Edinburgh Castle website to buy your tickets.
Getting here
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.
