I have seen the V and A Museum of Childhood in London and I would say this is a good collection to rival that great institute. The Edinburgh Museum of Childhood is focused on the childhood of Scottish children from the Victorian age up to modern times and is divided over five separate large galleries, each one themed around a... More

the place is filled with toys used by kids from ages ago to near modern times. though you wont find a psp or a xbox360 in the midst, it showcases the evolution of games, and the activities of kids from different eras. For people who are not fans of dolls, step aside the particular exhibit, since it is filled with... More

Another free of charge fantastic place to go! they showcase an arrange of different toys from different eras! It offers something for everyone, you may see toys and games from your own childhood and they have kids activities along the way from dressing up in period clothes, reading books to puppet show :) I will definately go back another day... More

A cute toys everywhere (sometimes a bit scary - bones in dress as a doll etc.). Even for children if you interact with them.

Stumbled on by chance with my cousin who was visiting Scotland. Such a great experience, to see all those things that made up our childhoods and the toys that children would play with. It was a shame we didn't have enough time to see all 5 galleries. Staff are friendly. Particularly the 2ladies in the 1st gallery. One thing that... More

The entrance to the museum is a small shop selling replica toys from the past. The museum is all free to enter and there are three floors to view. Toys range from fairly recent to quite far back in the past. Categories include - dolls, outdoor games, cars, trains sets and many more. This is a great attraction on the... More

Must be getting old now - lots of the toys and games from my childhood now consigned to a museum. Overheard lots of kids asking their parents "What's that ?" or "How did you play with one of those ?". Do kids not have an imagination these days ??

Upon entering the museum I noticed many parents and grandparents with children viewing the toys of yesteryear, all behind glass as they are now nostalgic antiques. My mind went back to my very early childhood when many of my own father's toys from his childhood were among my possessions. The display evoked many nostalgic memories and it was an enjoyable... More

Have a wee stroll roung, remember to go upstairs aswell. I'm sure you will remember playing/owning with some of the toys and games in here.