Elgin Museum

Elgin Museum
1 High Street
Elgin
Moray
IV30 1EQ
Scotland

Website

www.elginmuseum.org.uk

E-mail

curator@elginmuseum.org.uk

Telephone

01343 543675

Fax

01343 543675

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Possibly the oldest independent museum in Scotland. Established in 1836, with the purpose built museum opening in 1842. Italianate style building has recently undergone a half million pound refurbishment (2003).

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Begining April-End October
Mon-Fri 1000-1700
Sat 1100-1600
Sun Closed

Closed during the winter from begining of November to the end of March. However, visitors are always welcome. Just knock on the door, and if possible (staff/volunteer wise) we will let you in to look around. A donation is always welcome!

 Admission charges

£2.00 Adults
£1.00 Concessions
£0.50 Children
£4.50 Family Ticket

Wold famous fossil collection, Romano-Celtic collection, Pictish Stones, and the "People & Place" Exhibition.

Awarded Four Stars by the Scottish Tourist Board in 2004 and the Winner of the Moray Access Panel Award for the Best Renovated building in Moray 2004.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Land Transport, Literature, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Religion, Science and Technology, Social History, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War, World Cultures

Key artists and exhibits

  • We have exhibitions throughout the year.
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Victorian Times in Moray - A Snapshot!

  • 17 May 2014 11am-4pm

Prepare to be transported back in time as Victorian Moray comes to life at Elgin Museum. People from all walks of life will introduce you to their worlds and give you a glimpse of what life was like in Victorian times - from rich to poor, you’ll see it all. Find out about everything from farming to fashion, toys to technology, money to music, and see just how much influence the Victorians had on our world today. They’ll be plenty of entertainment throughout the day so don’t miss out on this Victorian extravaganza!

Website

http://www.elginmuseum.org.uk

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