Perth Museum

Museum | Perth | Scotland | United Kingdom

The Perth Museum is a cultural landmark in Scotland, which recently reopened in 2024 after extensive renovations. The museum focuses on the history of Perth and the Perthshire region, offering visitors a unique insight into Scotland's most significant historical and cultural events.

One particularly outstanding exhibit is the "Stone of Destiny", which played a central role in Scottish coronation tradition and was absent from the region for over 700 years. The stone was displayed in the museum upon its return to Perthshire and is now one of the main attractions of the museum. It was the symbolic instrument used in the coronation of Scottish monarchs and also plays a significant role in the coronation of British monarchs.

In addition to the "Stone of Destiny", the museum also showcases an impressive collection of artifacts from various epochs, reflecting the history of Perth and Scotland as a whole. These collections include historical objects, artworks, scientific instruments, and more. The museum also hosts regular special exhibitions covering both local and international topics.

The building itself, constructed in the historic Edwardian style, is a significant cultural heritage and has been transformed into a modern, accessible cultural center in collaboration with award-winning architects. The museum also houses the "Stone Café", offering local specialties, and features spacious educational and event spaces.

With its extensive collection and central location in the city, the Perth Museum is an important place for culture enthusiasts and a center for raising awareness and preserving Scottish history.

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St John's Pl
PH1 5SZ Perth

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Opening hours

Sunday11:00 - 16:00
Monday10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Reviews

314 Reviews

Thomas
31.01.2025

Good exhibit of the Stone of Scone, worth a visit
Carlo Wood
31.01.2025

Great museum, modern aspect well thought out layout and varied selection of exhibits.
Rochelle shell085@hotmail.co.uk
27.01.2025

Really interesting and compact museum, well worth a visit
Stuart Kennedy
26.01.2025

It was big museum very nice cafe very friendly staff and plenty to see of interest and it was free
Sr Saeba
25.01.2025

The museum is excellent. And there is a nice area with pubs and restaurants around to have food and drinks. Worth a stop in Perth to enjoy the museum.
Mashed Potato
23.01.2025

Very good museum with interesting exhibits. Feels bigger than it is.
Stacy Bookless
20.01.2025

Best museum of perth and kinross
steve fraser
19.01.2025

Absolutely amazing so well presented to see the stone of destiny was very moving so many other wonderful treasures to see Well worth a visit
Honest trip reviews Ltd
14.01.2025

The museum possesses a notable collection of artefacts, and the Stone of Destiny was a surprising but welcome addition. However, the signage throughout the facility could be improved. Additionally, referring to donated items as "loot" without supporting evidence is inappropriate. The World War II section seems to overemphasize female figures in the war and does not adequately reflect the war's impact on Perth. The Stone of Destiny experience was great, but again far to much focus on the students who stole it and a lack if it's history and legend. Overall, the presentation lacks focus, coherence, and a balanced perspective.
Thurso Lass
03.01.2025

Cafe review. Nice big space, it is very light and calming. Tables not too close together. Scones are a good size and nice. Only criticism is that if the server didn't tell me it was a cheese scone I wouldn't be able to tell!! Don't think there was cheese in the scone and minimal cheese on top. Scones served with butter and wee glass jar of jam. Nice big pot of tea, although my friend didn't think it was very hot. 2 teas, 2 scones £12.75
Kevin Woodhouse
02.01.2025

Stone of destiny
Andrew Murphy
01.01.2025

Went for the Stone of Destiny exhibit. What an amazing experience. Only 10 mins but wonderful
Kate Pether
30.12.2024

Tickets at the reception desk to get in to see Stone of Destiny
Канат Турсунбеков
30.12.2024

Город Дождя
Marc Potter
29.12.2024

Great information and artefacts from the area presented in a fresh and innovative way. The Stone of Destiny is certainly the highlight.
Andy Mclaren
16.12.2024

What a beautiful and tastefully presented exhibition space. A real asset to both Perth and Scotland. Well done to all those involved in getting this up and running. 5☆ and highly recommend a visit.
Antonios Fried Egg Roll
15.12.2024

Went to see the Knife Angel and the stone of destiny, but ended up seeing a lot more. Lots of interesting things connected to Perth and the surrounding area. The cafe was excellent, I had stovies with delicous local oat cakes, partner had the humous and roast vegetable sandwich and said it was also very good. Definately worth a visit as entry is free, although you need to book to see the stone as they can only let so many in at a time. Loved how the paneled wall disapears when the video starts. (Yes, I'm easily pleased)
Donna Dargie
14.12.2024

Lovely cafe, food very reasonable and tasty. Staff were very helpful and a nice wee gift shop. Fascinating place. Need to get tickets for Stone of Destiny but we didn't have a long wait to see it. Also free. Very informative film on the history/myth of the stone.
Wolfgang Geissler
11.12.2024

Absolutely impressive. Particularly the very professional audiovisual presentation of the the Stone of Destiny.
Douglas MacMillan
09.12.2024

Some interesting local history but very little on the significance of Perth to Scottish history. According to the Museum Scotland was an invention of the 19th century
Kelly Roberts
07.12.2024

Spent a good couple of hours exploring the museum on Thursday. One of my highlights was definitely the section on the Picts, especially the stone with the wonderful lights & animations. The special exhibition, Waters Rising, is fantastic. And I really really enjoyed The Stone of Destiny experience. It's a lovely, well made introduction to the history & legend of the stone. The shop is good too 😉
Amy Wallace
06.12.2024

Wonderful, well presented museum with a huge variety of interesting exhibits for the whole family. My 3 year old adored the taxidermy animals with its interactive buttons and sound effects as well as the microscope he could use. An amazing resource to enjoy, and free to enter too! We will be back 😊
Assílio Simão
03.12.2024

Primeiro grande museu Europeu que conheci verdadeiramente incrível... vale a visita com certeza.
Ken Berry
02.12.2024

Superb small but incredibly well curated museum, really well worth a visit, and the stone of destiny was there

 

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