John Knox House Museum – A 500-Year Old Story
Step Back in Time at John Knox House
Discover one of Edinburgh’s oldest medieval buildings, John Knox House, which dates back to 1470. Together with attached Moubray House, these are the only original medieval buildings remaining on the Royal Mile. Associated with the dramatic events of the Scottish Reformation, John Knox House brings to life one of the most turbulent periods in Scottish history, marked by civil war and the abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots.
John Knox House museum will be closed to the public from Monday 9th November to Friday 27th November.
Highlights
- Historic Architecture – Explore one of the last surviving medieval buildings on the Royal Mile and step into 15th-century Edinburgh.
- Scottish Reformation Legacy – Learn about the events that shaped Scotland, including the rise of Protestantism and the struggles of Mary, Queen of Scots.
- Painted Ceiling – Don’t miss the stunning, intricately painted ceiling—a true highlight of the house.
Good to know before you arrive
This is a great way to learn more about Scottish history and see beautiful architecture at the same time!
- Open daily 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (last entry at 5:00 pm)
- This experience will take roughly an hour
- Location: 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
- This location is on the Royal Mile so will be easy to find.
Features & Facilities
The Edinburgh City Pass saves you money and is easy to use. Each pass is valid for either one, two, or three consecutive calendar days and is simply scanned at each experience to gain entry.
Your pass activates when you enter your first experience during your visit. We always advise customers to start using their pass first thing in the morning as from then on it works on a calendar day basis, not 24-hour period. The Edinburgh City Pass does not include fast track access, and you can use it only once per experience.
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