I thought that this was a good time filler....we had to wait till 3 oclock to book into our accomoadation and this was a good place to wander through to fill time, especially because it is free! more

Located on High street, this was a gem of a find. It was just like stepping back in time. Set in 5 seperate galleries this tour took you from teddies to trains, through games and dollshouses. There is something for all ages here, and all for free. The visit for us took about 1hour and we shared the experince with... more

I was amazed at how large the museum was. It was free to get in, but I felt I wanted to give a contribution because of all the work that had gone into this delightful museum. It brought back a lot of memories! The sadest and most memorable thing I saw was a doll made from the underside of a... more

This is in a perfect location, being as it is on the Royal Mile so easy to find and move on to other places afterwards. I went in at the end of the day with about an hour and a bit before they closed. And I was out after about half an hour. There is some nice stuff there, some... more

We very much came across this by accident whilst walking along old Edinburgh. As children toys are purchased to be played by children they obviously do not last. Its only recently where some people keep such items in pristine condition in the hope that it will be worth something one day. The Museum of Childhood is spread across several floors... more

What a truely fantastic museum!! I have never enjoyed a museum as much as this one. We only had an hour left before catching our train home after a fun packed weekend so seeing this museum we decided to pass the time. i was thrust back to my childhood and remembered toys I had once loved dearly then forgot! This... more

My two boys were rather wary of a museum that they thought would have only dull old toys in it. I thought since it's free entry we may as well give it a go. In the end my kids were excited to see the the Hornby large-scale model railway exhibits, the model cars, the old scooters and tricyles, old tennis... more

On our trip last year to the great Britain we had this excellent trip to Edinburgh. The Museum of Childhood, the very name sounded fascinating and drew us to it like a magnet. It took me back to my childhood. Loved the quaint charm of the place. My son was thrilled to see the toys and games of times gone... more