Broughty Castle Museum

Castle Approach
Broughty Ferry
Dundee
Tayside
DD5 2TF
Scotland

Website

www.dundeecity.gov.uk/broughtycastle

E-mail

broughty@dundeecity.gov.uk

Telephone

01382 436916

Fax

01382 436951

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Broughty Castle is a 15th century fort, housing fascinating displays on the life and times of Broughty Ferry and seashore life. Be intrigued by the armour in the military gallery and the history of the soldiers who were stationed in the building. Enjoy the magnificent views over the River Tay - you may even be lucky enough to spot a dolphin or two! Visit the Orchar Gallery featuring a selection of paintings from the amazing Orchar Collection - one of the most important collections of Scottish Victorian art in the country. A changing programme of events and activities.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

April - Sept: Mon to Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12.30pm-4pm
Oct - Mar: Closed Monday, Tues to Sat 10am-4pm,
Sun 12.30pm-4pm

Closed Mon during Oct to Mar

 Admission charges

Admission Free

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Refreshments
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Induction loops in exhibition spaces
  • Touch exhibits
 Commercial and hire services
  • Licensed for weddings

Additional info

As a fortified and Listed building, Broughty Castle has very restricted access for people whose mobility is limited. Due to the spiral staircase, we regret that access for wheelchair-users is not possible.

Castle Approach
Broughty Ferry
Dundee
Tayside
DD5 2TF
Scotland

Website

www.dundeecity.gov.uk/broughtycastle

E-mail

broughty@dundeecity.gov.uk

Telephone

01382 436916

Fax

01382 436951

All information is supplied by the venues or providers 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.

Collection details

Maritime, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Social History, Weapons and War

Castle Approach
Broughty Ferry
Dundee
Tayside
DD5 2TF
Scotland

Website

www.dundeecity.gov.uk/broughtycastle

E-mail

broughty@dundeecity.gov.uk

Telephone

01382 436916

Fax

01382 436951

All information is supplied by the venues or providers 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.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Exhibition: The Orchar Collection at Broughty Castle Museum

3 May 2008 — 27 November 2010 *on now

James Guthrie Orchar was one of Dundee's most prominent businessmen, and today is remembered primarily as a patron of the arts. His art collection - which contains over 400 paintings, drawings and prints - survives intact and is regarded as one of the most important Victorian collections of Scottish art in the country. A selection of these works are currently on show at Broughty Castle. The exhibition runs until November 2010. Admission is free.

Suitable for

  • All ages

Where

Gallery 2 Broughty Castle Museum

Admission

Free

Castle Approach
Broughty Ferry
Dundee
Tayside
DD5 2TF
Scotland

Website

www.dundeecity.gov.uk/broughtycastle

E-mail

broughty@dundeecity.gov.uk

Telephone

01382 436916

Fax

01382 436951

All information is supplied by the venues or providers 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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