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University of Aberdeen, Natural Philosophy Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments
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Fraser Noble Building
Aberdeen University
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3UE
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
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Collection details
Science and Technology
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01224 272081
General information (Fax)
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01224 272497
E-mail
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museums@abdn.ac.uk
Website
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www.abdn.ac.uk/museums
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Open
Changing displays from the permanent collection in the Fraser Noble Building, King's College, Mon -Fri 9am - 5pm (except public holidays)
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Closed
Public holidays
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Admission charges
Free
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Description
The Natural Philosophy Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments is one of the most diverse collections in any British University, covering some 250 years. The earliest material dates from the mid-18th century and the most recent from the 21st centruy. With over 3000 objects it encompasses a wide range from simple demonstration pieces to state-of-the-art research equipment, in areas of astronomy, surveying and navigation, statics and dynamics, hydraulics, electricity, electronics,computing, x-rays, and meteorology. The collection has been brought together by past professors including Patrick Copland, James Clerk Maxwell, Nobel Prize winning GP Thomson and RV Jones to name but a few.
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Information point provided
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Facilities
Library
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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