Open every weekend from Saturday 16th April 2022 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
Exhibitions
From prehistoric times to the present day, artefacts, documents and photographs illustrate the history of Dollar.
We opened this year on Saturday 16th April 2022 with new exhibition material. Two features of last year’s exhibition are being retained as permanent additions: A history of Dollar timeline and a working model of Dollar Railway Station. There will be lots more including a new working model of Dollar Mine. Come in and visit. Plenty for adults and children.
Opening Times: Saturdays 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm; Sundays 2pm to 4.30pm
Our Current Exhibition
A Time-Line of Dollar History, Local Witches, Floods in Dollar, the origin of the place-name “Dollar”, artefacts from local industries and churches, and working models of Dollar Railway Station and the Dollar Mine – 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)