Museums · Central Scotland
Heriot Watt Museum
In or near Currie.
Heriot Watt Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Heriot Watt Museum is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Heriot Watt Museum and Archive manages collections across five campuses, focusing on the university's heritage and textile history. It provides public access to its collections, including an internationally recognized textile collection at the Scottish Borders Campus.
Place summary
Heriot Watt Museum is a museum located in central Scotland. It showcases the history and achievements of Heriot-Watt University, established in 1821, making it one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. The museum features a range of exhibits that highlight the university's contributions to various fields.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9089, -3.3221
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 4AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Phone
- +44 131 451 3218
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 1 km
- Official site
- www.hw.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7784276632 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heriot Watt Museum?
- Heriot Watt Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 4AS).
- What is Heriot Watt Museum?
- Heriot Watt Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Heriot Watt Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH14 4AS.
- Is Heriot Watt Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Heriot Watt Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heriot Watt Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 4AS.