# Arbuthnot Museum

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Arbuthnot Museum provides an opportunity that is fantastic you plus the children to discover Peterhead's wide range of maritime history in another of Aberdeenshire's oldest museums. Mind out to sea on a whaling vessel (in your imagination at! that is least) and treat your peepers to a trove of nautical memorabilia!Find down about Arctic pets, Whaling, and Inuit artefacts in a series of fascinating displays being ideal for families. There are models charting the development of neighborhood fishing vessels, among the coin collections being largest in north Scotland, and one of this few polar bears in a British museum! Additionally there is a short-term exhibitions gallery, which changes frequently, plus lots of household events held through the summer.It's worst noting with little ones (or just a lot of them!) that there surely is really restricted street parking beside the museum, so that the carpark that is nearest is York Street (2 'blocks' away). Disabled airport parking is available at nearby coach station on the part of St. Peter Street.It's definitely an trip that is educational they are going to select loads up if they're taking notes, why maybe not browse our other local listings in order to find something a bit more exciting to reward their attention with!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Area guide: [Aberdeenshire](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/aberdeenshire)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/member/arbuthnot-museum, or call +441779477778
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-q64pmUz6UWIv/arbuthnot-museum

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Accessible
- Family
- People

## Nearby stays

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## Nearby things to do

- [Aberdeenshire Farming Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-wiSjpsBuIYZI/aberdeenshire-farming-museum)
- [Willows Animal Sanctuary](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-uFLI9-Eqa4hb/willows-animal-sanctuary)

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Arbuthnot Museum?

Arbuthnot Museum is in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.

### What activities does Arbuthnot Museum offer?

Arbuthnot Museum lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Arbuthnot Museum have?

Arbuthnot Museum lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Arbuthnot Museum?

Experiences listed near Arbuthnot Museum on HolidayFox include Aberdeenshire Farming Museum and Willows Animal Sanctuary.

### How do I book Arbuthnot Museum?

Arbuthnot Museum doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/member/arbuthnot-museum, or call +441779477778.


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