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Elgin Museum
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1 High Street
Elgin
IV30 1EQ
Moray
Scotland
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Land Transport, Literature, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Religion, Science and Technology, Social History, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War, World Cultures
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01343 543675
General information (Fax)
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01343 543675
E-mail
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curator@elginmuseum.org.uk
Website
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www.elginmuseum.org.uk
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Open
Begining April-End October
Mon-Fri 1000-1700
Sat 1100-1600
Sun Closed
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Closed
Closed during the winter from begining of November to the end of March. However, visitors are always welcome. Just knock on the door, and if possible (staff/volunteer wise) we will let you in to look around. A donation is always welcome!
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Admission charges
£2.00 Adults
£1.00 Concessions
£0.50 Children
£4.50 Family Ticket
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Description
Possibly the oldest independent museum in Scotland. Established in 1836, with the purpose built museum opening in 1842. Italianate style building has recently undergone a half million pound refurbishment (2003).
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Collections description
Wold famous fossil collection, Romano-Celtic collection, Pictish Stones, and the "People & Place" Exhibition.
Awarded Four Stars by the Scottish Tourist Board in 2004 and the Winner of the Moray Access Panel Award for the Best Renovated building in Moray 2004.
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Key artists and exhibits
We have exhibitions throughout the year.
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Articles
Robert Burns Collection Among Scottish Museums Achieving Recognised Status
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on 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
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Auditorium
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Library
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
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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