Museums · Central Scotland
The People's Story Museum
In or near Edinburgh.
The People's Story 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
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The People's Story 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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Place summary
The People's Story Museum is located in central Scotland, postcode EH8. This museum focuses on the social history of Edinburgh and its people, showcasing their experiences and contributions. It offers insights into the lives of ordinary citizens throughout the city's history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9515, -3.1799
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 8BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 529 4057
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/70954995 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The People's Story Museum?
- The People's Story Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 8BN).
- What is The People's Story Museum?
- The People's Story Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The People's Story Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 8BN.
- Is The People's Story Museum free to visit?
- Yes, The People's Story Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to The People's Story Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 8BN.