Heritage
Archaeology
Discover the wide-ranging expertise in local history and archaeology at Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums.
Sites and Monuments Record
The Sites and Monuments Record contains details, locational information and images relating to known archaeological and historic sites in Aberdeen.
Archaeological Excavation and Survey
Aberdeen City Council Archaeological Unit can carry out developer-funded excavation and survey work within North-East Scotland.
Walks and Talks
Archaeological Unit staff organise guided historical walks during the summer season.
Object Identification and Enquiries
An object enquiry service is available through the Art Gallery Shop or Aberdeen Maritime Museum, where items can be handed in for examination by one of our curators.
Plaques
Commemorative plaques have been erected to celebrate individuals, buildings and events of historical importance in Aberdeen and the wider world.
Aberdeen Built Ships Project
A majority of our maritime collections relating to vessels built in Aberdeen can now be viewed in the Aberdeen Ships website.
Find us
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Schoolhill, Aberdeen
Tel: + 44 (0) 1224 523700
Admission Free
Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 2-5pm
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Shiprow, Aberdeen
Tel: + 44 (0) 1224 337700
Admission Free
Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 12noon-3pm
Provost Skene's House
Guestrow, Aberdeen
Tel: + 44 (0) 1224 641086
Admission Free
Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm
The Tolbooth Museum
is now closed for the season. To arrange access for school or community groups please call Chris Croly on + 44 (0) 1224 523653





