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| FREE admission
Mon - Closed
Tue - 10am to 5pm - Last entry 4:45 pm
Wed - 10am to 5pm - Last entry 4:45 pm
Thu - 10am to 5pm - Last entry 4:45 pm
Fri - 10am to 5pm - Last entry 4:45 pm
Sat - 1pm to 5pm - Last entry 4:45 pm
Sun - Closed
Bank Holidays - 1pm to 5pm - Last entry 4:45 pm

Accessibility

Museum on the Mound is committed to providing a welcoming, engaging and accessible experience for all visitors.

Detail of a tevau - an 9 metre long coil of red feathers once used as money on Solomon Islands
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General access

Our team will do all they can to ensure that your visit is both comfortable and enjoyable.

  • The museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
  • We have induction loops in our reception and temporary exhibition space.
  • Large print guides are available.
  • There is a fully accessible toilet facility.
  • There is free parking for disabled badge holders in nearby Market Street and St Giles Street. Please note access to these areas may be restricted – see information on alternative parking on the Edinburgh Council website.
  • We have worked with AccessAble to make finding out about our facilities easier before your visit. AccessAble’s surveyors visited our venue in person to create a Detailed Access Guide.

Resources to support your visit

Our Visual Story is designed to help prepare you for your visit to Museum on the Mound.

Our Sensory Map covers light, sound and touch.

Communication Cards

Communication Cards can be borrowed from our Welcome Desk or downloaded in advance of your visit.

Ear defenders

Ear Defenders are available from our Welcome Desk.

Hand-held Magnifiers

Hand-held magnifiers are available from our Welcome Desk.

Sensory Bags

Sensory bags are available to borrow free of charge. These contain resources and items that might support and enrich your visit. Please ask a member of staff at our Welcome Desk if you would like to see or borrow one.

Accessible Toilet

We have a standard Accessible Toilet in the Museum, which also has a baby-changing table. If you require Changing Places facilities, the closest can be found at the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers St and JD Wetherspoon – The Booking Office on Waverley Bridge. Both are under 10 minutes walk from Museum on the Mound.

Quiet Space

If you need a quiet space to take a break at any point during your visit, our team are trained to assist and will be happy to guide you to an available space.

Our Access Statement provides further details on access at the Museum.

 

School and community group visits

We warmly welcome visits from all schools and community groups. Please email the Museum Education Officer, Hannah, at info@museumonthemound.com to discuss how we can tailor our workshops to the specific needs of your group.

Our Group Visit Visual Story will help you plan your visit.

Contact us

If you have any questions about accessibility or would like to discuss how we can support you on your visit, don’t hesitate to ask. Our team will always be happy to help. Please phone us on 0131 243 5464 or email us at info@museumonthemound.com. We will get back to you within two working days.

We are actively trying to improve our accessibility and would be extremely grateful for your feedback.

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