Military Museum Scotland

Come and learn about the Scottish involvement in the British military from WW1 to the present day at the Military Museum Scotland!

About Military Museum Scotland

	Legion Hall Louis Braille Avenue, Wilkieston , Kirknewton EH27 8EJ
	07799565243
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A visit to Military Museum Scotland is a fantastic way to spend a few hours.
Come and learn about the Scottish involvement in the British military from WW1 to the present day. Look and handle genuine British military kit, some dating back to the Boer War.

The Military Museum Scotland was designed as an educational resource and
Military Museum Scotland Outreach, can also come to you.

Open from 10am - 4pm Tuesday - Sunday.

Adult Entry Fee is £4.00
Child Entry Fee is £2.00

Mondays & Thursdays are for Schools or Group bookings only.

Evenings are available for Private Bookings.

The Cafe is Open from 10am-3.30pm Wednesday to Sunday.
The Cafe is also open to non Museum Visitors.

Unfortunately, due to lack of wifi we can only accept cash payments.

Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Scottish Charity No. SCO46558

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