Museums · Central Scotland
Museum of Childhood
In or near Edinburgh.
Museum of Childhood — Museum in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, 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
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Museum of Childhood is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1955. Part of Museums & Galleries Edinburgh. Address: EH1 1TG. Wikidata describes it as: "Museum in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 55.9504°, -3.1856°.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh is the world's first museum dedicated to childhood, showcasing a vast collection of toys, games, and memorabilia from the 1800s to today. Visitors can explore various aspects of British childhood, including fashion, play, and education, through engaging exhibits and artifacts.
From the Wikipedia article
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 the first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood. Admission to the museum is free. It is run and owned by City of Edinburgh Council.
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Background
History
The collection was originally the work of Patrick Murray (1908–1981), an Edinburgh Councillor and passionate collector of toys and childhood memorabilia. The museum first opened to the public in 1955. In 1957, it moved to its present home on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, in what was formerly the Salvation Army's hall. In 1986, the museum expanded into neighbouring properties to expand the floor and display space. In 2017, the museum underwent a major refurbishment, including the installation of new display cabinets and lighting for exhibits. The refurbishment also saw the installation of a new digital photo gallery, which offers a look at the changing way children grew up across the 20th century.…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9504, -3.1856
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 529 4142
- Established
- 1955
- Annual visitors
- ~225,000/year
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15122172 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Museum of Childhood (Edinburgh) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Museum of Childhood, Edinburg.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Childhood?
- Museum of Childhood is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1TG).
- What is Museum of Childhood?
- Museum of Childhood — Museum in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Childhood?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 1TG.
- When was Museum of Childhood built?
- Built or established in 1955.
- Who owns Museum of Childhood?
- Museum of Childhood is owned by City of Edinburgh Council.
- Is Museum of Childhood free to visit?
- Yes, Museum of Childhood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Museum of Childhood?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1TG.
- How busy is Museum of Childhood?
- Museum of Childhood draws around 225,000 visitors a year.