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Elgin Museum
Elgin Museum
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Open Wednesdays - Sundays, 1pm - 4pm. Free Entry. Elgin Museum is owned and managed by The Moray Society, a membership organisation open to all who support the Society’s aims of protecting, supporting and sharing the heritage of Moray. At Elgin Museum you can see objects from all over the world, with a special focus on Moray, and from all periods of history and prehistory from before the dinosaurs to the present day. And don't forget, entry to Elgin Museum is FREE!
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Kirkby Stephen, UK35 contributions
Jul 2022
An interesting collection of fossils, local history and much more. Very well interpreteted in a building which is very historic as this is the oldest museum in Scotland.
All run by volunteers who were very knowledgeable and had a true passion for history.
Not easy for those with limited mobility due to the fact that it is in an historic building with lots of stairs but the exhibits are interpreted on line as well.
All run by volunteers who were very knowledgeable and had a true passion for history.
Not easy for those with limited mobility due to the fact that it is in an historic building with lots of stairs but the exhibits are interpreted on line as well.
Written July 6, 2022
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JCVH
Scotland, UK511 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
When in Elgin for the day we stumbled upon the museum, and clocking the free entry couldn’t help but take a gander. While not the biggest museum in the country, it’s very hard to fault what is on display, particularly when you’re not paying for it.
With a 2 tier main hall and a section in the back, the museum boasts quite a diverse array of displays, from local relics to fossils and even a Peruvian mummy!
Located at the end of the High Street, if you’re in Elgin it would almost be rude not to visit the museum. You’ll only really need an hour at most and it’s definitely a worthwhile diversion
With a 2 tier main hall and a section in the back, the museum boasts quite a diverse array of displays, from local relics to fossils and even a Peruvian mummy!
Located at the end of the High Street, if you’re in Elgin it would almost be rude not to visit the museum. You’ll only really need an hour at most and it’s definitely a worthwhile diversion
Written August 16, 2021
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Thanks for your positive feedback, glad to hear you enjoyed your visit!
Written October 19, 2021
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ladyscribe
Brighton and Hove, UK195 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Outstanding museum. Beautifully curated, with a huge variety of objects. The signage and explanation leaflets were very good. Some lovely costumes on show and enough interesting cases to look in to satisfy everyone.
Written June 16, 2024
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Lesley S
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Nov 2017 • Couples
Why on earth close for the winter? Looked the museum up in Google which said it was open today. The sign outside days open 10am to 5pm. It does not say it is only certain months. A lady going in (to work?) said "we're closed for the winter" as if we should know that. It's not as if there's much else to do in Elgin! If there are people working they must have to hear and light the place so why not open and get some donations to help run it? The north east of scotland seems to have no clue about attracting tourists.
Written November 13, 2017
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I am very sorry to hear about your experience yesterday. Our own website home page gives the opening hours for 2017 and says we would be closing on 5th November, and that we are open at other times by appointment. Our permanent poster in the glass case also gives our opening period as April to October. Yesterday afternoon I also made posters to say clearly that we are now "closed" for the winter, although events and lectures continue - and please to follow us on our website, facebook and twitter. Coincidentally my additional posters will have just missed you. I am very sorry however that the volunteer you passed was not more helpful. We are all volunteers, apart from a very part time Museum Assistant. It is only through the winters when there are no visitors that we are able to attend to collections care and other essential maintenance activities. There is not room here to go into further detail, but this is an independent museum and our band of volunteers strives each to their utmost to keep the show on the road and I hope that others' reports reflect our efforts. Should you want to try again before we reopen on 30th March 2018, please contact us preferably by email, but access may be restricted as we are carrying out a comprehensive and essential review of our collections stores. We are always looking for more volunteers so that we can do more.
Written November 14, 2017
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Lisa S
Aberdeen, UK30 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
This museum is well worth a visit. We spent over two hours in here, it looks small but there is more on display than first appears!
The staff were very friendly and happy to give more information on any of the exhibits. There were also folders by every exhibit providing more information. It's all well laid-out, with a good range of items on display - something to suit every interest.
Entry is free but the museum is certainly deserving of any donation you can give.
The staff were very friendly and happy to give more information on any of the exhibits. There were also folders by every exhibit providing more information. It's all well laid-out, with a good range of items on display - something to suit every interest.
Entry is free but the museum is certainly deserving of any donation you can give.
Written October 4, 2017
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scotland210 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Firstly the welcome you get on arrival and to be told a bit about the place,really very interesting lots of good stuff to see and get history from,also great family friendly with little work stations dotted around with dress up areas for the youngsters,upstairs little to see so for those who have difficulty with walking or wheelchair no lift. But 100% will be going back with my granddaughter. Free entry but donation boxes around as this is not funded and run by volunteers,so give generously.
Written August 17, 2019
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Maddy808
Seaton Delaval, UK269 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
There really is quite a lot to see in this museum. Lots of cabinets with timelines and events. Specific periods of history were covered as well with info on Victorian Elgin. Upstairs there is the Peruvian mummy as well as an interesting space there one of the museum curator lived. Staff were very welcoming and deserve a mention! If you’re in Elgin it’s worth popping in.
Written August 7, 2019
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Christos
Thessaloniki, Greece6,722 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Beautiful small musuem with a lot of different exhibitions.You can see a lot of local culture.Maybe is a perfect visit with children.
Written May 16, 2018
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Linda M
Liverpool, UK21 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
For a small independent museum the amount of different items on display is incredible. The variety of thinks to see is incredible. The have serveral displays and art work. Some exhibits are about life over serval centuries with tools from the bronze age and fossels that date back even further. It has interactive parts for children (or grown up children) to enjoy and I think that no matter how diverse your group is there would be something for everyone to enjoy.
Written August 31, 2017
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Robbie G
Aberdeen, UK76 contributions
Apr 2013 • Solo
Great little museum: Its not large but is housed in an attractive building. The exhibits are across two floors. The majority on the Ground floor.
Its maned(or womaned) by volunteers and this shows in their enthusiasm as you will be assured of a warm and informative introduction to the museum,
If you are interested in Paleontology, its a must.
They also have a number of very interesting and unusual exhibits. Chief of which is a Mummified Peruvian Princess in a glass Jar. Also a shrunken head from Ecuador.
They also sell work by local artists. For this year entry is free.
Its just the right size to spend an hour or so, well worth a look.
Its maned(or womaned) by volunteers and this shows in their enthusiasm as you will be assured of a warm and informative introduction to the museum,
If you are interested in Paleontology, its a must.
They also have a number of very interesting and unusual exhibits. Chief of which is a Mummified Peruvian Princess in a glass Jar. Also a shrunken head from Ecuador.
They also sell work by local artists. For this year entry is free.
Its just the right size to spend an hour or so, well worth a look.
Written August 25, 2013
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Yes on display at May 2019. Discretely Behind a curtain.
Written May 25, 2019
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