Writers' Museum Edinburgh

Local nameWriters' Museum
LocationCity of Edinburgh, UK

This literary museum is devoted to three outstanding Scottish writers. The museum houses a collection dedicated to Robert Burns, a Scottish national poet and lyricist. There is also collection focusing on Robert Louis Stevenson, a poet and novelist, the author of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Last but not least, the remaining collection is devoted to Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet.

The museum displays rare books, manuscripts, personal objects, portraits, writing desks, and many more memorabilia. Worth the visit for every lover of literature.

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Opening hours

Shop:
Wed - Sat: 10 am - 4:45 pm
Sun: noon - 4:45 pm

Admission

Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writers'_Museum

Official Website http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/The-Writers--Museum

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Writers-Museum-Edinburgh-113275866500/

Phone +440 131 529 4901

Address Lady Stairs Close Lawnmarket, City of Edinburgh EH1 2PA, UK

Coordinates 55°56'58.886" N -3°11'37.47" E

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