Name: The People's Story Museum
Rating: 5.0

The People's Story Museum

The Royal Mile, The People's Story Museum, 163 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN, UK

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The People's Story Museum is located in the historic Canongate Tolbooth, and features collections that narrate the story of the working-class people of Edinburgh from the late 18th century to the present day. The museum achieves this through the use of oral history, reminiscence, and written sources.

Visit The People’s Story Museum for a unique insight into the lives of ordinary working people in Edinburgh, from the 18th century to just a few years ago. Our displays include tableaux, original objects, images and stories from the past, but it’s also a place to explore contemporary issues, events and opinions.

The People's Story is free. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

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Highlights: Highlights of The People’s Story Museum include political and trade union banners, tools from traditional Edinburgh trades, guild documents, and objects relating to crime and punishment. Displays recreate complete scenes of daily life, including a bookbinder’s workshop, a wartime kitchen, a tea room and a jail cell. It’s housed in Canongate Tollbooth, a Royal Mile landmark built in 1591, with a fascinating history in its own right.
See & do: Culture Edinburgh always offers plenty of activities to enjoy in Scotland’s capital. Enjoy a classical concert, a rock and pop gig, a night of comedy under Georgian chandeliers, or take a walk through beautifully kept parks and gardens. Explore art exhibitions or uncover fascinating stories relating to the historical and cultural life of the city. And don’t overlook the chance to climb the Scott or Nelson Monument for a whole new perspective of Edinburgh.
City Art Centre: Our lift is currently not in service. The galleries are currently accessible via our escalators, with the exception of between floors one and two. We unfortunately have no downward escalators, so the stairs will have to be used to exit. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience.
Travelling Gallery: Edinburgh’s Travelling Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in a bus. Since 1978, it’s been bringing exhibitions to communities throughout Edinburgh and the wider region. Travelling Gallery works with local, national and international artists, taking contemporary art to local high streets, community centres, libraries and schools. A much-loved not-for-profit organisation, it’s regularly funded by Creative Scotland, and supported by The City of Edinburgh Council.

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Parking: The People’s Story does not have its own parking facilities. You can find ‘Pay and display’ on-street parking nearby.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Opening Hours: The People's Story is free to visit and is open seven days a week from 10am - 5pm. Last entry is 4.30pm.

Address: The Royal Mile, The People's Story Museum, 163 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN, UK

Post Code: EH8 8BN

Council: Edinburgh

County: Edinburgh and Lothia

On foot: Walk down the Royal Mile towards Holyrood Palace. Pass New Street on your left and you’ll find The People’s Story on the left hand side of the road, opposite the Museum of Edinburgh. The clock overhanging the pavement above your head can be seen as you walk down the street.
By bike: From Princes Street area turn on to and cycle down Waverley Bridge and then left at the mini roundabout onto Market Street. Cycle along Market Street/East Market Street and turn right into New Street. From New Street turn left onto the Royal Mile and The People’s Story is on the left hand side of the road opposite the Museum of Edinburgh.
By train: Exit Waverley Station and turn left onto Waverley Bridge. Cross the roundabout and go up Cockburn Street. At the top of Cockburn Street, turn left, cross over North Bridge and continue down the High Street. The People's Story Museum is on the left hand side of road as you head towards Holyrood Palace, and is directly opposite the Museum of Edinburgh.
By bus/tram: The Lothian bus No. 35 stops by the Museum of Edinburgh (Heriot-Watt University-bound) and by The People's Story Museum (Ocean Terminal-bound). It is opposite The People's Story Museum. There are lots of buses going down North Bridge which cross the Royal Mile.
Parking: The People’s Story does not have its own parking facilities. You can find ‘Pay and display’ on-street parking nearby.