Edinburgh Museum of Magic & Witchcraft
Small independent museum in Chalmers Close off the Royal Mile on witchcraft, folk magic and Scotland's witch trials.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in February 2023 by Ash William Mills, a historian and collector of magical objects, in a small building in Chalmers Close that was once a 17th-century bishop's cottage. Parts of the original foundations can still be seen. In September 2026 it changed its name from Museum of Magic, Fortune-telling & Witchcraft to Edinburgh Museum of Magic & Witchcraft, because its collection had moved beyond fortune-telling.
The displays aim to raise awareness of the European witch hunts, to show Scotland's folklore and to present the magical heritage of many cultures. Many objects were given by people who wanted to pass on family heirlooms. Visitors can see items such as a 17th-century mummified cat, voodoo dolls and a very old Ouija board, together with divination tools, material on druidic history and modern Wiccan practice, and objects that recall the Scottish witch trials.
Besides the exhibition, the museum runs tarot readings, a monthly tarot group, a shop with handmade gifts and books, and a guided witch walking tour of the Old Town on Saturdays and Sundays.
Highlights
- 17th-century mummified cat
- The world's oldest Ouija board
- Objects recalling Scotland's witch trials
- Divination tools and Wiccan and druidic history
- Witch walking tour of the Old Town (weekends)
- Tarot readings in the museum
Permanent exhibition
- Museum collection – Objects on witchcraft, folk magic and divination, including a mummified cat, voodoo dolls and items recalling the Scottish witch trials.
- Founded
- 2023
- Operated by
- The Edinburgh Museum of Magic & Witchcraft Ltd
- Director
- Ash William Mills
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £7.50 |
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| Reduced | £6Concessions |
| Children & teens | £3.50All visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Groups | –Groups of 10 people must be confirmed by museum staff two weeks in advance. A private tour with the director is offered to groups of up to 10. |
| Families | £16.50Two adults and two children. |
| Witch walking tour (Saturday and Sunday 13:30, includes museum entry) | £19.50£15.50 concession; booking online adds a £1.25 booking fee. |
| Tarot reading | £35Walk-ins are welcome. |
Ticket prices as published on the museum website.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Only service dogs are allowed on the premises.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | £16.50 · Two adults and two children. |
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Child and family tickets are available. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in Chalmers Close, a small lane off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum shop sells gifts, books and souvenirs, many handmade by local artists. No food or drink is permitted inside the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | A guided witch walking tour of the Old Town runs on Saturdays and Sundays at 13:30 and includes museum entry. Tarot readings can be had at the museum, and groups can book a private tour with the director. |
