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Explore Money & History at Edinburgh's Museum On The Mound
Nestled within the historic Bank of Scotland Head Office, our institution offers a unique exploration of money's multifaceted role in shaping society. Through meticulously curated exhibits, we illuminate connections between finance, art, technology, and security, inviting visitors to engage with Scotland's oldest banknotes and interactive displays. Our commitment to accessibility ensures diverse audiences can experience Edinburgh's evolving urban landscape through hands-on activities like safe-cracking and architectural model-building.As stewards of this landmark building, we bridge centuries of banking heritage with contemporary educational practices, offering tailored programmes for schools and groups. Strategically located 500 metres from Edinburgh Castle, we combine central accessibility with immersive learning experiences that reveal money's profound impact on daily life across four millennia.
Services
Interactive Exhibits
Educational Programmes
Group Visits
Historical Displays
Digital Workshops
Outreach Sessions
Family Events
School Visits
Accessibility Services
Architectural Tours
Highlights and features
- We offer free admission to all exhibits year-round
- Our interactive displays engage visitors with money's 4,000-year evolution
- We provide tailored educational programmes for schools and groups
- Located in Edinburgh's city centre, we're 500 metres from Edinburgh Castle
- We offer group visit arrangements with advance notice
Services
Interactive Exhibits
Our interactive exhibits bring monetary history to life through engaging activities. Visitors can attempt safe-cracking, explore digital maps showing Edinburgh's evolution since the 1600s, and build architectural models. These tactile experiences make financial history accessible and memorable for all ages.
Educational Programmes
Tailored learning experiences connect curriculum subjects through money's historical lens. We offer outreach workshops, scout/guide sessions, and digital programmes that examine economic development, architectural changes, and societal impacts across four millennia using our unique collections.
Group Visits
We accommodate groups up to 25 people during regular hours with advance notice. Custom arrangements available for larger parties or out-of-hours visits. School groups benefit from specialised programmes exploring banking history, architectural evolution, and monetary systems through interactive learning.
Historical Displays
Permanent displays trace banking's three-century journey through artefacts like Scotland's oldest banknote and million-pound installations. Exhibits examine Victorian building societies, 19th-century life assurance practices, and technological workplace transformations within the context of Edinburgh's architectural development.
Family Events
Seasonal family festivals feature themed workshops and interactive challenges. Our annual Learning Festival offers extended programming including architectural building activities, historical role-play, and money-related crafts suitable for children and adults alike through hands-on engagement.
Questions
Is admission to Museum on The Mound free?
Yes, all our exhibits and standard programming are completely free to access for individual visitors.
What are the museum's opening hours?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday & Bank Holidays 1pm-5pm. Closed Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring a school group for a visit?
Yes, we offer tailored educational programmes for schools. Please contact us in advance to arrange your visit through our dedicated learning pages.
How do I reach the museum using public transport?
We're a short walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station. Lothian Buses 8, 23, 27 & 41 stop nearby. The Airlink service stops at Market Street's top end.
Does the museum offer group booking options?
We welcome groups up to 25 people with advance notice. Larger groups or special requirements can be accommodated with prior arrangement.
