Museum of Childhood
Old Town, Edinburgh
The first museum in the world dedicated to the history of childhood, opened in 1957. It is free to visit.
What's on near Museum of Childhood
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Museum of Childhood, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.
Edinburgh Science Festival 2027
Science festival held 3 to 18 April 2027 across the city.
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Edinburgh International Children's Festival 2027
Performing arts festival for children, 29 May to 6 June 2027.
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2027
Jazz and blues festival, 16 to 25 July 2027.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027
The Fringe's 80th edition runs 6 to 30 August 2027 at venues across the city.
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Edinburgh International Film Festival 2027
Film festival, 12 to 18 August 2027.
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Smaller local events nearby
WEEK 8 SCREENING Film
Thu 12 Nov · The Banshee Labyrinth
Event at The Banshee Labyrinth.
19:30 to 21:30 · Map · Source: Eventbrite
Fashioning Hitchcock: Costume and Suspense Exhibition
Thu 12 Nov · Dovecot Studios, Southside
Event at Dovecot Studios.
£15 · Map · Source: Dovecot Studios
Nearby
Around Old Town
Castle, Royal Mile and the closes
The Old Town runs down a ridge from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood. It sits within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the museums, closes and kirks here are mostly a short walk from each other.
Old Town has 32 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 17 museums, 5 bars, 3 landmarks, 3 churches and cathedrals, 1 shop, 1 park or garden, 1 market and 1 pub. Read the Old Town guide.
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