Free Museums in Edinburgh

The National Museum of Scotland : It is the second most visited in the United Kingdom after the British Museum in London. The museum is divided into five main sections: Nature, World Cultures, Art and Design, Technology and Scotland. The Admission is free so you can not miss.

Some of the curious things that can be seen are: Maiden (guillotine that beheaded over 150 people), se adapte a Elton John, the body of the popular sheep Dolly Millenium clock or clock tower.

There is also an hour free guided by different parts of the museum, usually in views 11h, 13h and 15h. More information http://www.nms.ac.uk

Scottish National Portrait Gallery : The National Portrait Gallery of Scotland (Scottish National Portrait Gallery) It belongs to the National Galleries of Scotland. It has a collection of portraits of the most important figures of this country. Find works of painters like Rembrandt, Gauguin, Monet and Goya. Admission is free . In addition we will also see the Scottish National Photography Collection. Open every day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (18:00 in August). Thursday until 19:00. Address: 1 Queen St, Edimburgo EH2 1JD, United Kingdom

Scottish National Gallery : It located in a neoclassical building opened in 1859. The national art collection ranging from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century. Some of the teachers who have works here are Rafael, Titian, El Greco, Velázquez, Rembrandt o Rubens. Also Van Gogh, Monet, Cézanne, Degas and Gauguin . Admission is free . Address: Mound Site, Edinburgh EH2 2EL: http://Timetable www.nationalgalleries.org/: (10,00-17,00), open until 19.00 on Thursdays

Writers Museum : in a building dating from 1662! See story writers Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert Burns through portraits, manuscripts and personal items. Address: Casa de Lady Stair, Cerca de Lady Stair. Schedule: 10,00 a 17,00 Monday to Friday; sunday closed (opens 12:00 a 17.00, in August) Free entrance. http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/The-Writers-Museum

Museum of Childhood : collection of games and toys of yesteryear. Schedule: Monday through Saturday 10 a 5 pm and Sundays 12 a.m.-5 p.m. Address: 42 High Street, Royal Mile, Street

Museum of Edinburgh City Museum where we see several curiosities like the original statue of Greyfriars Kirk dog (Bobby) and neck. Schedule: Monday through Saturday 10 a 5 pm and Sundays (of August) 12 a.m.-5 p.m.. Address: Huntly Casa, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Street

History Museum of the People Lifestyle Recreation of the people of Edinburgh in time. Schedule: from Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday during the Edinburgh Festival 12 am a 5 pm. Address: History of the Town, Canongate Tolbooth, Royal Mile

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Art): Two galleries surrounded by extensive gardens filled with sculptures. Note the grassy knoll in front of the modern art is the work of artist Charles Jencks. The permanent collection is free. Modern art works, you will see Matisse, Picasso, Francis Bacon y Andy Warhol . Transport: There is a free shuttle bus runs to the National Gallery in Princes Street, with the 2 gallery. (Output in the National Gallery 11, 12, 14:00, 16:00 15:00) Open every day 10 a 17 hours.

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Art Dos): Two modern art is dedicated to the Dadaist and Surrealist art, You'll see works by Miró, Picasso and Dali, among others. The permanent collection is free. Transport: There is a free shuttle bus runs to the National Gallery in Princes Street, with the 2 gallery. (Output in the National Gallery 11, 12, 14:00, 16:00 15:00) Open every day 10 a 17 hours.

City Art Centre : In this gallery you will see a large collection of Scottish art. Opening times Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays 24:00-17:00. Address: 2 Market Street Edimburgo http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/City-Art-Centre.aspx

Museum on the Mound : Museum dedicated to the history of the bank. We'll see, inter alia, a million pounds in cash and the oldest airline in Scotland. Open Tuesday to Friday: of 10:00-17:00 Saturday and Sunday: 13:00 – 17: 00h http://www.museumonthemound.com/ Address: Mound Edinburgh EH1 1yz

Other places are temporary exhibitions:

The National Library : National Library of Scotland, besides exhibition is free to visit the library. 09.30-20.30h hours every day except Saturdays it closes at 13h Sunday closed. http://www.nls.uk/ Dirección: George IV Bridge

El Scottish Storytelling Centre : temporary exhibitions and free activities for children (payment). Address: 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR. Schedule: 10am a 6pm lunes a sábado, Sundays in July and August 12 a 18:00. http://www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk/centre/scottish_storytelling_centre.asp

See amount of culture for all. If you travel with children recommendations would be the National Museum of Scotland (that is highly interactive and covers an area of ​​animals) and Museum of Childhood (There is a shop full of toys).

If you are traveling to Scotland and want activities and places to see low cost