Museum on the Mound

The Museum on the Mound is located in Edinburgh. It is situated in the historic Bank of Scotland Head Office and this fascinating museum takes a fresh look at money and much more.

What is there to see at the Museum on the Mound?

Inside you can see Scotland’s oldest banknote, explore the changing face of Edinburgh, crack open a safe and build a model home. Plus so much more! The museum’s rich and varied collections allow them to present money as a fascinating cross-curricular topic.

There are interactive maps where you can see how the city has changed and grown since the 1600s. You can learn all about money including how it hasn’t always been banknotes and coins that have been exchanged. You can also see what housing conditions were like in the Industrial Revolution.

Plus you can learn about life assurance companies and even apply for an 1820s-style life assurance policy. There is also a gallery where you can learn about how computers have changed the workplace and the museum hosts temporary installations from time to time.