Top 9 Museums in East Lothian, Scotland

Artists’ Studios and holiday accommodation in beautiful East Lothian. Located on the Golf Coast Road near Tantallon Castle. Our shop is open daily and we welcome visitors all year round. We also specialise in offering quality art classes. The Cabin is ideal for renting with one of our fully equipped studios for a peaceful and secluded artists’ retreat: for groups, friends or just for yourself. Our holiday accommodation is also ideal for golfers, walkers, sailors, families or couples looking for a coastal get away in one of East Lothian’s most beautiful locations.

The Coastal Communities Museum opened in 2013. Each year the museum features a new exhibition, which generally starts-off at Easter and runs throughout the calendar year until the end of November, although check out the opening days as this varies according to the month. The museum has much to offer both adults and children. Mums and dads may be interested in some local history or gaining knowledge, while kids maybe looking forward to a fun visit, with things to do. The museum is managed and run by a team of volunteers, who rely on donations from the visiting public along with other grants to help sustain its development. Once your tour of the exhibition is complete why not purchase a Trail Leaflet and see where it takes you!

Discover a world-class collection of aircraft and hear the fascinating stories of the people who built and flew them at one of Scotland’s top attractions. Please book a timed entry ticket online at nms.ac.uk/flight in advance of your visit. Learn about the history of aviation from the First World War to the present day and immerse yourself in supersonic experiences and our historic hangers and airfield. Get on board Scotland’s Concorde to discover what transatlantic flight was like for its passengers and crew and learn more about its supersonic legacy. Then round off your day with a visit to our shop and cafe, or bring your own picnic to enjoy in our outdoor picnic area. We’re Good to Go: A range of new safety measures have been put in place, including enhanced cleaning, hand sanitising stations and pre-booking.

The historic Dunbar Town House, built towards the end of the 16th century, contains what is considered Scotland's oldest functioning Council Chamber. The building is home to a museum and gallery with changing historical and art exhibitions as well as a local history display area and research room managed by Dunbar and District History Society. Open daily 1pm - 5pm April - September

Prestongrange is a site of major importance in the story of Scotland's Industrial Revolution. We are a family friendly site, with a dedicated play area located in the Visitor Centre, entertaining trail sheets and outdoor games with an open play area.Our cafe is located in the Visitor Centre which once served as the miners' canteen. Open 1 April to 30 September, 7 days a week, please see our website for more details.