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Rated 4.4/5
Free museum
Writers' Museum
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Always free
Confidence medium museum, tourist_attraction, point_of_interest
About this museum
Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, the Writers' Museum celebrates Scotland's literary giants Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson through intimate personal artifacts and evocative displays. Visitors can explore handwritten manuscripts, personal belongings, and vintage editions that illuminate these authors' lives and creative processes. Admission is free, offering an accessible journey into the rich narrative traditions of Scottish literature within a charming historic setting.
Plan your visit
- Admission: Free admission every day
- Recommended time: Allow 2-3 hours
- Phone
- 0131 529 4901
- Address
- Lawnmarket, Lady Stair's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 2PA, UK
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |