Museums · Central Scotland
Heriot Watt Museum
Heriot Watt Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Heriot Watt 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
Heriot Watt Museum is a museum located in central Scotland. It showcases the history and achievements of Heriot-Watt University, established in 1821, making it one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. The museum features a range of exhibits that highlight the university's contributions to various fields.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9089, -3.3221
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 4AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Phone
- +44 131 451 3218
- Official site
- www.hw.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7784276632 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heriot Watt Museum?
- Heriot Watt Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 4AS).
- Is Heriot Watt Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Heriot Watt Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heriot Watt Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 4AS. It sits within the Edinburgh South West parliamentary constituency.