The People's Story Museum
The People's Story Museum
City of Edinburgh Council · Edinburgh
Located in the historic Canongate Tolbooth on the Royal Mile, this museum tells the stories of ordinary Edinburgh people from the 18th century to today. Recreated rooms and displays bring social history to life.
Primary (6–10)Tweens & teens (11–16)FreeIndoorUnder 1 hr
Why families love it
- Social history of Edinburgh people
- Recreated historical scenes
- Free entry
Best for
School-age children learning about how ordinary people lived through different periods.
Good to know
Spiral staircases not suitable for buggies. Compact museum good for a shorter visit. Accessible via ground floor exhibits.
Practical info
- Age guidance
- Best for primary age and up who can understand social history concepts and read displays.
- Typical cost
- Free entry to all exhibitions.
- How long to allow
- Most visits take 45 minutes to an hour to see all the displays.
- Last checked
- June 2026