Aberdeen Maritime Museum
6 minute walk from Aberdeen station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
The Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a dedicated maritime heritage center located in the heart of the city on historic Shiprow, near the harbour. It occupies a unique range of buildings, including Provost Ross' House—one of Aberdeen's oldest domestic buildings, dating back to 1593—and the former Trinity Congregational Church, which serves as a modern extension.
The museum is significant for telling the comprehensive story of Aberdeen's long relationship with the North Sea. It offers a fascinating look at the city's historical evolution, from a residence owned by a 1702 ship owner to the preservation of buildings that were nearly lost to time before being transformed into this award-winning cultural site.
Visitors can explore diverse collections that span various eras of maritime history, from the era of fast sailing ships and shipbuilding to local fishing and port history. The museum also features detailed displays on the North Sea oil industry, providing an informative experience that explores the city's vital connection to the sea.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Museum
- Good for
- Industrial heritage, Local & social history, Maritime heritage, Museums
- Characteristics
- Coastal
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Aberdeen station — 6 min walk, 0.4 km
Other places near Aberdeen
- Tivoli Theatre — 1 min walk from the station
- The House of Botanicals — 4 min walk from the station
- City of Aberdeen Distillery — 5 min walk from the station
- Union Terrace Gardens — 7 min walk from the station
- Music Hall — 7 min walk from the station
- The Kirk of St. Nicholas — 7 min walk from the station