Museums & Art Galleries Aberdeen

Satrosphere Science Centre - Aberdeen
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Satrosphere Science Centre - Aberdeen
Satrosphere Science Centre offers a range of exciting educational resources. Our main attraction - 'The Exhibition Hall' - allows your pupils to experiment  with over 50 interactive exhibits and learn about science and technology in a fun, hands-on way. During your visit, pupils can also develop their investigative skills with our...
Grampian Transport Museum
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Grampian Transport Museum
Follow the history of travel and transport in the North East of Scotland through dramatic displays, working exhibits and DVD presentations.
Craigievar Castle
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Craigievar Castle
This fairytale castle, a fine example of Scottish Baronial architecture, seems to have grown naturally out of the rolling hills. The great tower stands just as it did when completed in 1626. The castle is home to a fine collection of family portraits.
Alford Valley Railway
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Alford Valley Railway
Scotlands first 2ft Narrow Gauge passenger railway, running a service every 40 min. from Alford to Haughton Park. Experience the Joy of the Railway - Nothing evokes memories of a more civilised era than an old fashioned train ride! Experience a little piece of history on one of our beautifully restored trains, running between April...
Archaeolink Prehistory Park
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Archaeolink Prehistory Park
Archaeolink is a multi award winning living history park and visitor attraction, with a central focus on education, participation and fun. Travel 10,000 years in one day from the Mesolithic to a Roman Marching Camp, with indoor and outdoor exhibitions, featuring hands on activities, workshops and guided tours everyday, Archaeolink is a dynamic...
Arbuthnot Museum
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Arbuthnot Museum
Discover the wealth of Peterhead's maritime history in one of Aberdeenshire's oldest museums. See models showing the development of Peterhead fishing boats and find out about : - Peterhead's past - An important collection of Inuit Artifacts - Arctic animals and whaling - One of Northern Scotland's largest coin collections - Temporary exhibitions...
The Old Royal Station
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The Old Royal Station
At the centre of Ballater is a beautiful wooden building that was formerly the royal railway station. Recently restored, it now houses an exhibition, the Tourist Information Centre, a restaurant and shops. The railway was vital to the development of Ballater. It was much used by royalty and visitors to Balmoral Castle. Therefore it brought...
Scottish Lighthouse Museum
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Scottish Lighthouse Museum
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses consists of the first lighthouse built on mainland Scotland and a purpose-built museum housing artefacts donated by the Northern Lighthouse Board and the general public. The highlight of a visit to the museum is a guided walk to Kinnaird Head lighthouse, which was purchased from the Fraser family by the...
Here you will find a comprehensive list of museums and Art Galleries and anything related to history in Aberdeen , catering for you, your child, and your family.

This could include dinosaurs, human and natural history, and things in bygone times, or simply a stroll around the museums and Art Galleries browsing cultures and history.