Elgin Museum

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The oldest continuously independent museum in Scotland. Established in 1836, with the purpose built museum opening in 1842. Objects on display from before the dinosaurs to the present day, telling the story of Moray and Moray's connection with the wider world.
Recognised collection of local fossils. Pictish and other Early Medieval carved stones. Wedding venue. Lectures, family activities.

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

Admission free, but donations welcome. Small charge for some lectures or special events.

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.

Elgin Museum
1 High Street
Elgin
Moray
IV30 1EQ
Scotland

Website

www.elginmuseum.org.uk

E-mail

curator@elginmuseum.org.uk

Telephone

01343 543675

All information is drawn from or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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