The Museum
The Museum of Edinburgh is in a series of interconnected
16th and 17th century buildings on the Royal Mile in the
heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Formerly known as Huntly House, the museum specialises
in the history of Edinburgh from the earliest settlement to
the present day.
The Museum is packed with artefacts that illustrate the
development of the city including the original plans for
Edinburgh’s New Town drawn by architect James Craig.
Also on display are many items that help tell the stories of
past inhabitants of Edinburgh.
Permanent Collection
The National Covenant, the great petition for religious
freedom signed by Scotland’s Presbyterians in 1638, is
housed in the museum.
Greyfriars Bobby, the little Skye terrier whose dogged
devotion to his dead master touched the hearts of mid
19th century Edinburgh, is represented by his feeding
bowl and collar.
The museum also houses a spectacular collection of
Edinburgh glass, Edinburgh silver and Scottish pottery.
Out of the Blue: West Pans 18th Century Scottish
Porcelain
Temporary Exhibition
Between 1749 and 1832 several potteries were active
in the village of West Pans on the southern shore of the
Forth.
Although there had been earlier experiments in porcelain
manufacturing only one, William Littler, is known to have
produced soft paste porcelain.
This exhibition celebratinf Littler's work is generously
supported by Historic Scotland, Bonham’s auctioneers,
Friends of the City Art Centre and Museums, National
Museums Scotland and Mr Ronald Haggarty.
Museum of Edinburgh Opening hours
Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Sundays during August only 12 noon-5pm
Admission
Free
Access by stairs only. Guide dogs welcome.
