Fresh History: Objects Recently Added to the City’s Collection
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Start date
October 22, 2026 All-day Event
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End date
March 31, 2027 All-day Event
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Museum of Edinburgh
142–146 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DD
Fresh History at the Museum of Edinburgh presents objects recently added to the city’s collection, running from 22 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The free display takes the familiar idea of a museum collection and turns attention to the things Edinburgh has chosen to preserve now.
Rather than concentrating only on famous historic artefacts, the exhibition’s theme is collecting itself: how objects become part of the record of city life and how a museum’s holdings continue to develop. For anyone interested in Edinburgh history, that offers a fresh reason to visit the Canongate museum.
Key Event Details
| Dates | 22 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
| Times | 22 October 2026 – 31 March 2027. Free entry; check museum opening days. |
| Location | Museum of Edinburgh, Edinburgh |
| Price | Free |
What to Expect
The Museum of Edinburgh occupies historic buildings at 142–146 Canongate, towards the Holyrood end of the Royal Mile. The collections cover different periods of local life, so this temporary display can be combined with the museum’s permanent rooms.
Planning Your Visit
Entry to Fresh History is free. The organiser confirms the exhibition dates, but visitors should check current opening days before travelling rather than assume the museum opens every day of the week. This is an easy activity to pair with a walk along the Royal Mile.
Full dates, access information, and any changes are published on the official event page.