Museum of Childhood

Overall rating

3.33

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The Museum of Childhood is a family-friendly free museum. Five galleries explore the history of childhood over the last 150 years, with displays dedicated to toys & games, hobbies, reading, and fashion. A gift shop offers retro and modern souvenirs for all ages.

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Overall rating

3.33

(3 reviews)

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Parking (avg.)

2.5

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Staff (avg.)

2.66

zozimus

May 2019

Re-live Your Childhood!

On the Royal Mile, this 'tardis' of a museum features toys and memorabilia which will be recognised by people of various generations. You hear numerous discussions by visitors starting with 'I had one of those!!' Amongst it are descriptions of changes within society, particularly around education, healthcare and play. This is illustrated by the types of toys, but also through clothing, film clips etc.

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smithling

Feb 2019

Nostalgic museum with clear signage

This is quite a niche museum on the Royal Mile with a very friendly feel. They clearly take an interest in accessibility.

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bwp

Jun 2014

Memories ...

A difficult review to write as the staff were great, the access was pretty good (what we saw), but the lift was out of order.

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We welcome disabled visitors. There is a small slope to the front door and there are swing doors to enter the museum. Gallery 1 and the shop are at street level. We have a lift which enables access to galleries 2 and 3, including temporary exhibitions. The rest of the building (galleries 4 and 5) is accessible by stairs only. The stairs have handrails. We have an accessible toilet in gallery 3 and baby changing facilities. Although no pets are allowed, guide and assistance dogs are welcomed.