A museum in Edinburgh is to reopen to the public following a public outcry over its temporary closure.

The City of Edinburgh Council confirmed that The People’s Story Museum will reopen to the public on Monday, December 2.

The Museum, which offers an insight into the lives of Edinburgh's working-class people from the 18th to the late 20th century, has been temporarily closed due to staff shortages but will resume its regular seven-day schedule next month.

The Council said that budget pressures led to a proposal to close the museum during the autumn and winter but due to public feedback, council officers "have been working to identify funding and resource which will facilitate the reopening of the museum".


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Culture and Communities Convener Val Walker, said: "After initially proposing a temporary winter closure for the museum, we listened closely to the community’s passionate feedback, and I'm delighted to announce that we will reopen the museum on Monday 2 December.

"It’s a special museum where all exhibits are inspired by the voices of Edinburgh’s own people, drawn from oral histories and written accounts to share authentic stories. The collections showcase this with items such as Friendly Society regalia, banners, and materials representing Edinburgh’s diverse communities. We look forward to welcoming visitors back through the museum's doors."