Open every weekend from Easter to Christmas. Opening Times: Saturdays 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm; Sundays 2pm to 4.30pm
An independent local museum dedicated to the history & heritage of the village of Dollar in the county of Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Our 38th year.
Exhibitions
From prehistoric times to the present day, artefacts, documents and photographs illustrate the history of Dollar.
This year we open on Saturday 4th April 2026.
Our 2026 EXHIBITION is:
DOLLAR THEN
and NOW
This year’s new exhibition in Dollar Museum is Dollar Then and Now. It is a photographic record of how Dollar has changed over the years. The centre point of the display is a black and white image of the Parish Church taken around 1900, dominated by the Church Tower. Surrounding this picture are photographs taken mostly around 100 years ago from the top of the Tower – to the North, East, South and West. One is older, dating from c1868 and shows haystacks in Station Road. These are paired with modern colour photos looking in the same directions, taken from the Tower by John Orr.
The exhibition also features other old local photos, which are paired with modern views – the Lower Mains, the old Gas Works, the old Manor House, Castle Campbell, the Castle Campbell Hotel, Dollar Academy, Hillfoot Road, the Old Town and many others. There are also two aerial photos showing Dollar as it was around 100 years ago and more recently. A separate display shows a selection of interesting Dollar landmarks. In addition, visitors may look at albums of photos of old Dollar with interesting views for which there was no space on the wall in this exhibition.
Our Permanent Exhibitions
A specially designed model of Dollar Railway Station and Dollar Mine showing underground workings together with our Devon Valley Railway display. A small exhibition of local artists including Adam Robson and Jennifer Campbell. A Time-Line of Dollar History, Local Witches, Floods in Dollar, the origin of the place-name “Dollar”, artefacts from local industries and churches – Granny’s kitchen – and much more …
Prehistoric
Local finds from Bronze Age burials on loan from the National Museums of Scotland give an insight into early inhabitants of the Hillfoots.
Dollar Academy
Dollar Academy has become one of the top independent schools in Scotland. Learn more about its history and how it came to be.
Castle Campbell
Dollar has lived in the shadow of Castle Gloum, renamed Castle Campbell, the lowland dwelling of the Earls of Argyll.
The Devon Valley Railway
The railway came to Dollar in 1869. From the 1950s until closure to passengers in 1964.
What to expect on your visit
Dollar Museum is small but it’s packed with lots of exciting exhibits and artefacts.
Supporting the museum
Dollar Museum is an independent local museum and as such relies heavily on donations and local volunteers.
How to find us
We are located in the village of Dollar, in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 1 hour drive from Edinburgh and 45 mins from Glasgow.
Address
Dollar Museum
Castle Campbell Hall, 1 High Street
Dollar, Clackmannanshire
FK14 7AY
Entrance
FREE
Donations are welcome
Opening Times
The Museum is open from Easter to Christmas at the following times:
-Saturdays: 11am to 1pm, 2pm to 4.30pm
-Sundays: 2pm to 4.30pm
or by arrangement with the Curator (see Research page)