The People’s Story Museum in Edinburgh

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Listing last verified: June 2026

About

The 16th-century Tolbooth houses a social history museum tracing city life since the late 1700s. The People's Story Museum is a local history museum in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Located at The Royal Mile, The People's Story Museum, 163 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN, United Kingdom. The People's Story Museum has a 4.4/5 average rating from 672 Google reviews. On Google Maps it's categorised under: Local history museum, Tourist attraction. Typical opening hours (Monday): 10 am–5 pm. To get in touch: phone +44 131 529 4057, or website https://cultureedinburgh.com/our-venues/the-peoples-story-museum. Postcode: EH8 8BN. You can browse more local history museum listings on News Archyves UK by city or category to find similar businesses near Edinburgh.

Business Hours

Closed
Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Where is The People’s Story Museum located?
The People’s Story Museum is located at The Royal Mile, The People's Story Museum, 163 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN, United Kingdom. It is in Edinburgh.
What is the phone number for The People’s Story Museum?
You can call The People’s Story Museum on +44 131 529 4057.
How is The People’s Story Museum rated?
The People’s Story Museum has an average rating of 4.4/5 from 672 customer reviews on Google.
Does The People’s Story Museum have a website?
Yes — The People’s Story Museum's website is https://cultureedinburgh.com/our-venues/the-peoples-story-museum.

Location

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