Dollar Museum
Clackmannanshire
This fine independent, community-run museum occupies part of a former early 19th century woollen mill and has permanent displays about the history of Dollar and its environs, including local Prehistoric material on loan from National Museums Scotland; Granny’s Kitchen; Castle Campbell; Dollar Academy and the Devon Valley Railway, with a working model of Dollar Railway Station and Dollar Mine (1943-1970). There is also a 25 metre-long Timeline of Dollar History, which takes visitors on a journey from geological times to the present day.
Visitors may also see a selection of objects from Dollar Museum Collection, including artefacts illustrating local industries, such as bleaching, mining for coal and copper, and brick- and tile-making, as well as an exhibition of work by significant local artists such as Adam Robson and Jennifer Campbell. Children may enjoy dressing up in Victorian clothes and playing with old-fashioned toys and the doll's house.
Over 150 temporary exhibitions have been mounted since the museum opened in 1988 and the research material from many of these is available in the Reading Room.
New for 2026: Dollar Then and Now: this remarkable exhibition is a photographic record of how Dollar has changed over the years. The central focus is a c1900 black and white photograph of the Parish Church, dominated by its tower; surrounding it are images mostly taken about a century ago in all directions from the top of the tower, though one dates to c1868. These are paired with modern colour equivalent views taken from the tower by John Orr. The display also includes many other old and modern pairings as well as two aerial views of the town.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
Wheelchair access is limited to the ground floor.
Gallery
Key Information
Booking is not required.
Please note that on Saturday 26th the museum will be closed between 1pm and 2pm.
Where to find us
Address
- High Street
- Dollar
- FK14 7AY