James Clerk Maxwell (1831-79) was one of the most important scientists of the 19th Century. He laid the foundations for many of the scientific and technological advances which shape our world.
He was born in this house at 14 India Street, Edinburgh.
In 1993 the Foundation acquired Maxwell's birthplace. This elegant Georgian house, after period restoration, displays a growing collection of heritage material associated with James Clerk Maxwell, his associates and family circle. ...MORE
| Birthplace Tours | In Person | On Line | On Paper (PDF) |
In person tours of the house need advance booking. Please follow the link above for details.
Interactive virtual tours are always available on line.
The PDF brochure describes the contents of the house.
