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National Museum of War – National Museums Scotland

Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, EH1 2NG. Scotland

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If you’re studying war, the military or conflict, a visit to the National War Museum is a unique and exciting experience for your pupils. Bring the Homefront to life with our 1940s themed living-room and discover the people behind four real life stories of the Second World War. Located within Edinburgh Castle, the museum is free of charge for pre-booked UK school groups.

Don’t forget, if you are looking for help with funding the cost of your trip, you can apply for a bursary!

Venue resources

Risk Assessment PDF 0.12MB Download
Parent Letter Template PDF 0.18MB Download
Check List PDF 0.13MB Download
Amplification Toolkit PDF 0.88MB Download
Breakthroughs & Discoveries Content 7-11 ZIP 14.56MB Download
Breakthroughs & Discoveries Content 11-14 ZIP 14.56MB Download
School Certificate PDF 0.08MB Download
Student Certificate PDF 0.08MB Download

Looking for a bursary to support your trip?

We know that funding a school trip isn’t always easy. If you are looking for help with costs, you can apply for the Great British School Trip bursary. This can help with the cost of travel or entry tickets to any Great British School Trip partner venue.

Simply fill in our bursary form and let us know how we might help.

Venue Details

Contact

www.nms.ac.uk/schools/visit-our-museums/national-war-museum/

Address

Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill
EH1 2NG. Scotland

Opening Hours

9:45am-5pm, all week