Fresh History: Objects recently added to the City’s collection
This exhibition brings together acquisitions made since 2024, covering fine art, decorative art, archaeology, and historic objects from Roman times.
It includes a Roman gold coin found near Cramond, prints by Edinburgh-born artist Eduardo Paolozzi, 18th-century Edinburgh silver, and a 1950s doll’s pram from the Museum of Childhood collection.
Please note that this event is not being coordinated by Dig It!. While Dig It! takes every opportunity to ensure that this information is accurate, we advise that you contact the event organiser before attending the event to avoid disappointment. As “39% of transport emissions come from cars” according to Net Zero Nation, Dig It! also encourages you to walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport to arrive at this event if possible.
Image Credit: City of Edinburgh Council
Accessibility Information
The main entrance has one step. Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift and no ramp and the upper levels are accessible by stairs only.
There is level access from the main entrance to:
- information desk
- ground floor toilets
- courtyard
Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
For further accessibility information, please phone 0131 529 4143 or email museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Museum of Edinburgh, 142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DD
Thursday 22 October 2026 @ 10:00am - Wednesday 31 March 2027 @ 5:00pm
Free Entry
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