A visitor looking at a museum display case showcasing items related to Scottish military history. A mannequin in traditional Scottish dress stands in the case in front of a saltire flag.
National War Museum

Plan your visit

Visitor information

Admission details:

Free with tickets to Edinburgh Castle.

Find us:

Edinburgh Castle, 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.

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

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. 

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    See and do

    Explore over 400 years of conflict through a unique collection of military objects, artwork and personal stories.
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    What's on

    Find out about upcoming exhibitions and events at the National War Museum.