Museum on the Mound
Address
The Mound
Edinburgh
EH1 1YZ
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Events at Museum on the Mound
Pounds and Pence – The Science in Your Pocket: Coins
Explore the properties of the metals in our coins, learn how they are made and discover what makes our pound coins the most difficult to copy in the world.Price(s): Free, booking requiredThe Museum is closed to the public to create as quiet and relaxed an environment as possible.
We have a quiet area, communication cards and sensory items, including sensory backpacks, available. These are also available for visitors who take part in our other Science Festival workshops.
Our well-trained team are very happy to answer questions and do what they can to make all visitors feel welcome.
The door to the workshop space is kept open so visitors can come and go as they please.
Visitors are welcome to stay on after the workshops finish and explore the Museum while it is closed to the public.Pounds and Pence – The Science in Your Pocket: Banknotes
Using rarely seen specimens, examine the complexity of banknote design using microscopes, infrared and ultra-violet lights to explore security features.Price(s): Free, booking requiredThe Museum is closed to the public to create as quiet and relaxed an environment as possible.
We have a quiet area, communication cards and sensory items, including sensory backpacks, available. These are also available for visitors who take part in our other Science Festival workshops.
Our well-trained team are very happy to answer questions and do what they can to make all visitors feel welcome.
The door to the workshop space is kept open so visitors can come and go as they please.
Visitors are welcome to stay on after the workshops finish and explore the Museum while it is closed to the public.
