Museums & Galleries · Edinburgh
Museum on the Mound
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Photo: Gordon Spicer (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See a million pounds on display
- View Scotland's oldest banknote
- Explore how Edinburgh has changed over time
- Build a model home
- Try cracking open a safe
The Museum on the Mound sits in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre, just 500 metres from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Inside, you can see a million pounds on display, view Scotland's oldest banknote, explore the changing face of Edinburgh, build a model home and try cracking open a safe. The museum presents money as a cross-curricular topic, with learning and outreach programmes designed to be engaging and accessible, making it a good choice for families and curious visitors alike. It's a convenient stop for anyone exploring Edinburgh's Museums & Galleries scene. Edinburgh Waverley station is just 0.2 miles away, and there are 149 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays if you're planning an overnight visit.
Practical details
- Best for
- Learning about money through cross-curricular topics
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Museum on the Mound into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Edinburgh Waverley 0.2 miles
- Haymarket 1.1 miles
- Slateford 2.5 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page