Overview

Not far from the Royal Mile, the Music Museum is a great find! St Celias Hall is part of Edinburgh University (though is a building in its own right, you don't go to the university campus). The collection has several galleries showing some of its historic musical instruments from 16th to 20th century. It's worth downloading the free app before you go.

Transport & Parking

It is in the city centre so well catered for by public transport. Nearest train station is Waverley, there are also buses. I didn't drive there, and it doesn't have its own car park. Disabled parking spaces can be found in the surrounding streets.

Access

Although entrance to the museum itself is accessible, the street it is on isnt the easiest to negotiate if in a wheelchair, it's an old part of Edinburgh, and has some cobbles. It should be manageable though. You are welcomed as you arrive and I feel would be supported if you needed any particular assistance. There is a staircase, but also a lift. The passageways around the museum are wide and smooth. Mostly it is wooden flooring though there are some carpeted areas. There are a couple of places going into some of the galleries where there are glass dividers /doorways. These possibly could a bit narrow if you had a larger power wheelchair or scooter. If you download the app before you go, this acts as a guide to the museum. When there, you can borrow an ipad, which will give you further information about the galleries and let syou hear what the instruments sound like when they are played.

Toilets

The bathroom looked clean and had a modern finish. The emergency cord was hanging and already had a Euans Guide card on it.

Staff

Staff were in the galleries, but gave you space to wander about yourself, unless you needed assistance. Staff were friendly and helpful. They seemed interested in the museum and to genuinely want us to enjoy looking round.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

It is free entry, and a free app guide. Their website gives information for people on the autistic spectrum. This is really useful, though they could perhaps give information about wider accessibility for people with other disabilities. They sometimes have concerts on, see leaflets there or online for info.

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