Museums · Central Scotland
National War Museum
National War 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
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
National War 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 National War Museum is located in central Scotland. It is a significant institution dedicated to the history of warfare and military heritage in the country.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9488, -3.2017
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Opening
- Apr-Sep: Mo-Su 09:45-17:45; Oct-Mar: Mo-Su 09:45-16:45
- Official site
- www.nms.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: way/41299975 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National War Museum?
- National War Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2NG).
- Is National War Museum free to visit?
- Yes, National War Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to National War Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2NG. It sits within the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency.