Museum of Magic, Fortune-telling & Witchcraft
Taigh-tasgaidh Draoidheachd, Innse-fhortan agus Buidseachd
Museum & Café
☽ A place where history meets magic in the heart of Edinburgh ☾
Self-Guided Tour
Hidden within the enchanting Chalmers Close off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, our cosy museum is a treasure trove of witchcraft, magic, and the occult. Explore unique artefacts like a 17th-century mummified cat, the world’s oldest Ouija board, voodoo dolls, and items honouring Scotland’s witch trials.
Dive into a world of divination tools, druidic history, and modern Wiccan practices.
Small in size but rich in wonder, we invite you to uncover the stories and mysteries of the magical world with us!
General Information
Open Every day from 10:00 – 18:00
£7.50 per Adult / £6.00 Concession / £3.50 Children
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £16.50
Groups of 10 people must be confirmed by the a member 2 weeks in advance at the appropriate times.
All persons under 18 years of age has to be accompanied by Adult. Only service dogs are allowed on the premises. No food or drink is permitted in the museum.
Contact us: museumwmf@gmail.com
Tarot Readings
Uncover the mysteries of your life with a personal tarot reading at our museum!
Readings are available for just £35, and walk-ins are always welcome.
Step into the world of divination and let the cards guide you!
Tours
Witch Walking tour
(Sat & Sun 13:30)
Join our tour guide as they take you around Edinburgh’s historic city, showing you places associated with the Scottish Witch Trials. She will tell the stories of the accused Witches around Scotland and the magical talents they were said to have possessed under the power of Witchcraft! Your ticket includes entry into the Museum.
NOTE: For all those interested in booking a Witch Walking Tour with us, and who are unable to use our ticketing system, you can book a tour over the counter at the museum. Just make sure you arrive before the tour starts at 13:30 (Sat & Sun) – £19.50 each, or £15.50 for concessions (booking online has an additional £1.25 booking fee).
Events
Monthly Tarot Group
Monthly group to explore, talk about and practice with tarot, all with a cup of tea and a few biscuits.
Hosted by Ilaria Patrizii Bernardi: An experienced Intuitive Tarot and Oracle Reader, Ilaria holds a monthly workshop on Tarot and its practice. (Booking online has an additional £1.25 booking fee).
Witch Walking tour
(Sat & Sun 13:30)
Join our tour guide as they take you around Edinburgh’s historic city, showing you places associated with the Scottish Witch Trials. She will tell the stories of the accused Witches around Scotland and the magical talents they were said to have possessed under the power of Witchcraft! Your ticket includes entry into the Museum.
NOTE: For all those interested in booking a Witch Walking Tour with us, and who are unable to use our ticketing system, you can book a tour over the counter at the museum. Just make sure you arrive before the tour starts at 13:30 (Sat & Sun) – £19.50 each, or £15.50 for concessions (booking online has an additional £1.25 booking fee).
Events
Monthly Tarot Group
Monthly group to explore, talk about and practice with tarot, all with a cup of tea and a few biscuits.
Hosted by Ilaria Patrizii Bernardi: An experienced Intuitive Tarot and Oracle Reader, Ilaria holds a monthly workshop on Tarot and its practice. (booking online has an additional £1.25 booking fee)
