Museum
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
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Aberdeen Maritime Museum offers an immersive journey into the city's deep connection with the sea. Housed in a former fish market, the museum features interactive displays that bring to life the stories of fishing, shipbuilding, and North Sea oil. Visitors can climb aboard a full-scale model of a fishing trawler and explore exhibits on navigation and maritime trade, making it a hands-on experience for all ages.
Don't miss
- Step inside the recreated fishing trawler 'The Faithful' for a taste of life at sea.
- Try the interactive navigation simulator to steer a ship into Aberdeen Harbour.
- See the historic 'Grandholm' steam engine, a marvel of Victorian engineering.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Aberdeen Maritime Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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