Museums · Central Scotland
Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft
In or near Edinburgh.
Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft — a museum in Central 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
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft is a museum located in Central Scotland, 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 Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft is a cozy museum located in Edinburgh, showcasing a variety of unique artefacts related to witchcraft, magic, and the occult. Visitors can explore items such as a mummified cat and the world's oldest Ouija board, while also learning about the history of witch trials in Scotland.
Place summary
The Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft is located in central Scotland. This museum focuses on the history and practices surrounding magic, divination, and witchcraft, showcasing a variety of exhibits related to these themes.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9507, -3.1858
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10:00 – 18:00
- Official site
- www.museummfw.com
Sources
- osm: node/2977624480 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft?
- Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1SS).
- What is Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft?
- Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft — a museum in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. The nearest town is Edinburgh. Drivers can use postcode EH1 1SS.
- How do I get to Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1SS.