Tolbooth Museum
Tolbooth Museum
4.5
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Monday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Making Memories with Family
Edinburgh, UK415 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
This is one of Aberdeen’s oldest buildings, and is home to Aberdeen’s 17th century jail. Free entry, loads of information, nice staff and enjoyable. The Scold’s Gag or Branks which was a corporal punishment for gossipers is interesting!
Written January 4, 2020
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Aga
5 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
If you are in stonehaven be sure to check out this little museum. The place is absolutely amazing, full of beautiful and interesting items. Staff take up work with care and talent.
There is a gift shop in the museum. There you can find ordinary souvenirs like magnets and postcards, and more unusual and beautiful ones. I would highly recommend. Absolutely MUST HAVE in Stonehaven !!!☺️
There is a gift shop in the museum. There you can find ordinary souvenirs like magnets and postcards, and more unusual and beautiful ones. I would highly recommend. Absolutely MUST HAVE in Stonehaven !!!☺️
Written April 19, 2022
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Neal M
Kirknewton, UK27 contributions
Aug 2021
A small museum but the exhibits are interesting and the staff are super friendly. Came to chat with us and kindly gave our two kids a free gift. Brilliant to see local history and art by the local schools.
Written August 8, 2021
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Fiona M
Peterborough, UK1 contribution
Apr 2012 • Family
I visited the Tolbooth Museum with my husband and children in April. It is situated right at the harbour in the town's oldest building and hides so many fascinating, hands on, exhibits of local and general interest. The guides were so welcoming and kindly interacted with my two lively children who both loved investigating the old jail cell and completing the quiz sheet. A fine experience for us all.
Written June 9, 2012
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dleemurray
Aberdeen, UK37 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
It looked like a boring little museum that doesn't charge for entrance. But inside it was a treasure trove of information and history. The custodian provided as much entertainment as information.
If you are in Stonehaven, GO HERE. I cannot recommend it too highly.
If you are in Stonehaven, GO HERE. I cannot recommend it too highly.
Written September 18, 2017
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johnhouston2
Knaresborough, UK5,440 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
This museum, which is situated in the oldest building in Stonehaven, forms part of a very attractive harbour side. It is worth noting however that in winter the museum is only open at weekends.
Written November 8, 2016
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Mycrofft
Kenley, UK20 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
There was far too much to take in in one visit. However, it was interesesting and weel worth the visit.
Written September 4, 2016
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Joan S
Conwy County, UK11 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
A compact little museum. Free entry, box for donations. A video of the fireball New Year celebratins was showing well worth watching.
Written August 11, 2018
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Timbo3765
Pershore, UK658 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Quirky collection of artefacts covering local life, shipping, the sea, life years ago etc etc. Really worth a visit, it’s actually a collection put together by a local man. Admission is free but you should leave a donation. Interesting place to while way an hour or so.
Written May 22, 2018
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drewedmin999
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK1,539 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Wandered in here with limited expectations, and frankly, the collection of stuff is entirely random and incoherent. However they old guy running it was a gem, full of enthusiasm, and kind to the kids. It was free to get in and whilst you should only visit if in the area, it was a pleasant 20 minutes.
Written August 7, 2016
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Geology of area ,past schools information about harbour ,boats cabinets full of ornaments , clothes,crank from prisons farm machinery first washing machine just full of interesting nic nacks. Don't miss it
Written November 7, 2018
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