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Museum on the Mound

Name: Museum on the Mound
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Pop into the Museum on the Mound to learn how Scotland's money works. Crack the safe, see a million pounds in banknotes, and find the country's oldest note.

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Full description

The Museum on the Mound explores the history of money, banking and finance in Scotland, with exhibits that include the country's oldest banknote and a display showing what one million pounds looks like in 20-pound notes. Entry is free and the museum is interactive, with activities such as cracking a combination safe for a small gift and building an arch, which makes it popular with children.

Reviewers describe it as clean, well organised and staffed by friendly people. Opening is limited on some days, so check the hours first.

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Address

The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 1YZ, UK

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

45 min

Best time

lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Opening hours are shorter on Saturdays and it is closed on Mondays
try the combination safe challenge for a small free gift
good for families with children.

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Reviews

Excellent free museum right in the heart of Edinburgh. It's wonderfully interactive, clean, and well-organized. Great activities for kids, including cracking a safe and building a arch. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. A must-visit stop if you're exploring the area!

Maria Dimitrova

3/5

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