All animal museums to visit in Edinburgh

Delve into the diverse world of animals at 5 animal museums in Edinburgh. These museums showcase a variety of species, habitats, and the role of animals in our ecosystem.

Are you an animal lover looking to explore the best animal museums in Edinburgh? Here are your best options:

  1. National Museum of Scotland1

    National Museum of Scotland

     Edinburgh
    The National Museum of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, was established in 2006 as a result of the merger of two adjacent museums: the Scotland Museum and the Royal Museum. The Scotland Museum is home to collections that shed light on Scottish antiquity, culture, and history. On the other hand, the Royal Museum houses collections that cover a wide range of topics, including science and technology, natural history, and world cultures.
  2. Edinburgh Zoo2

    Edinburgh Zoo

     Edinburgh
    Have an unforgettable day out at Edinburgh Zoo, home of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and over 2,500 incredible animals from around the world! Set in over 82 acres of wooded hillside, the zoo is open seven days a week and is a gateway to the natural world, where you can experience
  3. Water of Leith Visitor Centre3

    Water of Leith Visitor Centre

     Edinburgh
    Water of Leith Visitor Centre is a museum in Edinburgh. The museum features exhibits related to: inland waterways and natural sciences.
  4. Anatomical museum4

    Anatomical museum

     Edinburgh
    Anatomical museum is a museum in Edinburgh which holds a collection of around 12,000 objects and specimens that tell the story of 300 years of anatomical teaching at the University of Edinburgh. The collection is partly related to pathology, anatomy and zoology with anatomical teaching models, human
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    University of Edinburgh, Natural History Collections

     Edinburgh
    University of Edinburgh, Natural History Collections is a museum in Edinburgh. The museum features exhibits related to: natural sciences.