Museums & Galleries · Edinburgh
Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft
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Photo: Sourabh.biswas003 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See a 17th-century mummified cat
- View the world's oldest Ouija board
- Explore items related to Scotland's witch trials
- Get a personal tarot reading on site
- Join a Witch Walking Tour of historic Edinburgh
Tucked away in Chalmers Close off the Royal Mile, this small museum is packed with curious artefacts, including a 17th-century mummified cat, the world's oldest Ouija board, voodoo dolls, and objects linked to Scotland's witch trials. You can wander the self-guided displays on divination, druidic history and modern Wiccan practice, book a personal tarot reading, or join the weekend Witch Walking Tour to hear stories of the accused. It suits anyone curious about folklore, the occult or Scottish history, though under-18s must be accompanied and only service dogs are permitted. Located in Edinburgh, close to Edinburgh Waverley station just 0.2 miles away, with 149 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning an overnight visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Every day, 10:00–18:00
- Dogs
- Only service dogs allowed
- Best for
- Under-18s must be with an adult
- Booking
- Groups of 10+ must be confirmed 2 weeks ahead
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🚆 Or come by train
- Edinburgh Waverley 0.2 miles
- Haymarket 1.4 miles
- Slateford 2.8 miles
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