Museum Of Childhood Edinburgh

About Museum Of Childhood Edinburgh

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The Museum of Childhood has a place in the hearts of millions. The first museum in the world dedicated to the history of childhood, it displays toys and games from across the generations. The Museum also explores other aspects of growing up, from schooldays and clubs to clothing, health and holidays.

Children will love seeing teddies, dolls, trains and pedal cars up-close. They can listen to the sounds of a 1930s schoolroom and see a recreated Victorian street complete with outdoor toys. They can even get hands-on with our dressing up costumes and games.

Our wonderful collection includes early Steiff Bears and a delicate 18th century ‘Queen Anne’ doll, dressed in the latest fashion of the times. The Stanbrig Eorls dolls house is a firm favourite with visitors. Its 21 rooms contain over 2,000 items, from tiny towels in the bathroom to skittles in the nursery. Our miniature 1880s butcher’s shop is another favourite. Covered in prime cuts of ‘meat’, it is supervised by its own miniature butcher.

But it’s not just kids that love the Museum; adults can enjoy a slice of childhood nostalgia. Whether it’s a Corgi car or a Barbie doll, there will be something to make you say ‘I had one of those!’

The Museum of Childhood is set in two historic buildings straddling South Gray’s Close on the Royal Mile. Both buildings were constructed in the 18th century. The eastern building was home to some well-known figures of Edinburgh society, while the western building housed a theatre, and later an ironmongers.

Upcoming Events at Museum Of Childhood Edinburgh

Growing Up With Books

1st June 2018 - 9th December 2018

Explore the world of children’s books in this exhibition on now at the Museum of Childhood.

Tunnel Books: Illusions and Stories

18th August 2018

Create your very own tunnel book and capture the stories that sparked your childhood imagination in a 3d optical illusion art piece in this workshop at the Museum of Childhood.

Puppets and Prose

19th August 2018

Join storyteller Julie Bannatyne to hear some enchanting children’s prose brought to life with puppetry and props at the Museum of Childhood.

Colourful Kite Holder

25th August 2018

Make the coolest picture kite and decorate with inspiration from the historic samplers in the Museum of Childhood on 25th August.

Stitching Stories

1st September 2018

Explore the potential of applique and hand embroidery to create your very own stitched narrative inspired by your childhood memories discovered in stories.

Magical Victorian Fairy Tales

8th September 2018

Join storyteller Nicola Wright to hear some enchanting stories and discover tales relating to Catherine Sinclair, an Edinburgh born writer of children’s fiction.

Rubik’s Cube-solving Masterclass with Adam Black

15th September 2018

Learn Cube-solving techniques from magician Adam Black in a fun, hands-on workshop and maybe even experience a little magic at the same time.

Marvellous Puppets

22nd September 2018

Using a range of recycled materials, you can create and take home your very own puppet inspired by our Growing up with Books Exhibition.

Peter Pan

22nd September 2018

Join artist Stephen White, creator of Peter Pan the Graphic Novel, at the Museum of Childhood and watch him draw some characters.

A Home for Teddies and Trains

29th September 2018

Bring along a toy and make your very own basket using a variety of textures and pictures to keep your toys in one safe place so no one gets lost.

The Spooky Enchanted Forest

13th October 2018

Join artist Melanie Ross in the Museum of Childhood to create your own terrifying ghosts and monsters that live in the forest.

Scary Masks

27th October 2018

With many faces at the Museum of Childhood, make your own masks depicting your own favourite character with scary add-ons.

The Biggest Explosion

3rd November 2018

Join artist Melanie Ross in the Museum to experiment with different textures and mixed media to create beautiful bonfire and firework pictures telling us the story of Guy Fawkes.

Enchanted Hand Wreath

24th November 2018

Express your creativity and imagination and make a beautiful little wreath to hang for Christmas.

Musical Stories

1st December 2018

To celebrate Bookweek Scotland, join storyteller Daniel Allison to hear some captivating tales brought to life with music and inspired by the traditional tales we all know and loved as children.