Blackie House Library and Museum
Curiosity | Connections | Discovery
Blackie House Library and Museum is a research centre and exhibition space of some 40,000 items. Housed in a 17th-century tenement in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, the collection includes rare books and manuscripts, paintings, prints, sculpture and photography – along with antiquities, decorative objects, textiles, furniture and items from nature.

Ring of Truth
Our summer 2025 exhibition. Explore the ongoing project and resources.

Remember me
This exhibition has now closed, but a catalogue is available.

Visit us
By appointment

Garagespace
Our satellite venue
Blackie House Library and Museum
Scottish Charity No. SC051891