The Museum is situated in Chambers Street, in the heart of the Old Town , a few minutes walk from Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Chambers Street links George IV Bridge and South Bridge.

By Bus
Service nos. 23, 27, 35, 41, 42 and 45 (Lothian Buses) go via the city centre and stop at George IV Bridge, e. Service nos. 3, 3A, 5, 7, 8,14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37A, 37, 49, X31, X37, X47 (Lothian Buses) and 77/X77, X78, X81, 86/86A/86B/X86 (First Bus) stop on South Bridge.

By Train
The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. Chambers Street is a few minutes walk up Market Street to The Mound and down George IV Bridge . The road is quite steep - visitors with mobility difficulties may wish to use the taxi rank at the station.

By Car
Head for Edinburgh city centre. There is pay and display parking on nearby Chambers Street and a number of off-street car parks are signposted elsewhere in the city centre.