Museum of Childhood Edinburgh

Museum of Childhood

www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk
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The Museum of Childhood is a museum that houses a collection of children's toys and playthings, situated on the Royal Mile, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is …

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Feb 2, 2025
The museum looks to be just a little toy shop, but if you go through the back there are 3 floors of childhood memories to delight you. From very early toys and amusements right up to this century, so…Full review by Angela H
Dec 1, 2024
i dont know how people can say they spend 2hrs in this place - i was in and out in about 20 mins not what i was expecting only thing good was it is free to enterFull review by bertybasset28
Oct 9, 2024
An aladdins cave of lively childhood memories. Great seeing and talking about toys and games we used to play with. All displays beautifully displayed. Excellent gift shop too at reasonable prices.Full review by Lattelass21
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Facts

Established:1955
Located:Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
Owner:City of Edinburgh Council
Visitors:225,000 (2017)
Founder:Patrick Murray
Type:Toy

Questions & answers

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Will the museum be of on the 17th December? Wendy
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As of December 8, website says it is "now closed for renovation and will reopen Spring 2018." You could call or send an email but it looks like the museum will be closed on Dec. 17.
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Can u eat your own food in museum and can u get there by public transport and is it free or do you have to pay can …
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Can u eat your own food in museum and can u get there by public transport and is it free or do you have to pay can you send me some information about the museum please my address is 101 Coniston Heworth grange est Gateshead NE 10 o xd
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Yes you can get there by public transportation and yes it is free. However, as of Dec 2017, the museum website notes that it is closed until spring, 2018.
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Is there a cafe in the museum
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No cafe in the museum.
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Answer by Joe N · Dec 9, 2017
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