All nature & natural history museums and attractions to visit in Edinburgh

Edinburgh (Scotland) has a lot to offer for people that like animals, plants and anything else related to nature and its history. Below we list all 7 nature and natural history museums that are located in Edinburgh.

Is nature and the natural world something that interests you and are you looking for the best nature museums to visit in Edinburgh? These are the ones:

  1. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh1

    Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

     Edinburgh
    Inverleith House is a significant historic house located within the Royal Botanic Garden in the suburb of Inverleith, Edinburgh, Scotland. This house, designed in 1773 by David Henderson and built for James Rocheid in 1774, offers a glimpse into the rich history of the area. It is now a part of the Royal Botanic Garden, providing a unique blend of history and nature for visitors to explore.
  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. Our Dynamic Earth4

    Our Dynamic Earth

     Edinburgh
    Dynamic Earth, originally known as Our Dynamic Earth, is a not-for-profit visitor attraction and science centre located in Edinburgh. It is Scotland's largest interactive visitor attraction, offering a unique and engaging experience for visitors of all ages. The centre is situated in Holyrood, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Salisbury Crags, making it easily accessible for tourists.
  5. Anatomical museum5

    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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    Cockburn Geological Museum

     Edinburgh
    Cockburn Geological Museum is a museum in Edinburgh. The museum features exhibits related to: natural sciences.
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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.