Aberdeen Maritime Museum

At Aberdeen Maritime Museum, your clients can discover the story of the city’s long and often dramatic relationship with the sea through fascinating objects and artworks associated with shipbuilding, fishing, whaling, trading, and offshore energy. Highlights include models of Aberdeen-built ships, from clippers to one of the first modern warships in the Japanese navy. Clients can also explore the 9-metre scale model of the Murchison oil production platform—providing a rare close-up view of an offshore oil rig.

The museum’s rich and varied collections are displayed over four floors in the modern museum building and the historic 16th-century Provost Ross’s House. Visitors can also enjoy fantastic views over Aberdeen Harbour.

On Site

• Accessibility: Some sections of Provost Ross House (dating from 1593) are not accessible for wheelchairs and prams
• Interactive exhibits
• Gift shop, including pieces from local makers
• Educational room for group catering or themed talks (max capacity 50)
• Coach drop-off available on adjacent street

After Hours Experience (from 18:00)

Travel Trade Exclusive: N
Duration: 1 hour
Group Size: 25–200 min/max

Exclusive use of Aberdeen Maritime Museum, where clients can explore the museum’s rich collection.

Options include:

• Guided tour of the museum (price dependent on group size)
• Themed talk (additional charge)
• Drinks reception with canapés and refreshments*:
• 3 canapés and 175ml glass of wine
• Light lunch and loaf cake with tea & coffee
• 175ml glass of wine and 2–3 finger bowls per person or buffet
• Glass of prosecco and 2–3 finger bowls per person or buffet
• Afternoon tea

• Additional hour can be added

  *Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available

Express Guided Tour

Travel Trade Exclusive: N
Duration: 1 hour
Availability: 7 days a week, year-round on request
Group Size: 1–12 min/max

Includes:

Curator-led guided tour of the must-see collection at Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Group Welcome

Travel Trade Exclusive: N
Duration: 15 mins
Availability: 7 days a week, year-round on request
Group Size: 6–20 min/max

Includes:

• Personalised welcome and introduction to the museum
• Synopsis of must-see pieces in the collection for independent exploration

Tipple at the Top

Travel Trade Exclusive: N
Duration: 1.5 hours
Availability: 7 days a week, year-round on request
Group Size: 1–12 min/max

Includes:

• Guided tour of the museum highlights
• Interactive tasting session of whisky, gin, rum, or wine
• Traditional canapés

*This experience is only available for guests aged 18 years and over

Aberdeen Maritime Museum – Venue Hire

Travel Trade Exclusive: N
Availability: On request

Aberdeen Maritime Museum is located just steps from the harbour and transport links. The museum blends modern exhibition space with the atmospheric 16th-century Provost Ross’s House, exploring the city’s dramatic relationship with the sea—from fishing and shipbuilding to the North Sea oil industry.

Harbour Gallery offers sweeping views over the busy port, ideal for receptions and dinners, while other versatile spaces are suitable for meetings, talks, and events.

Available spaces include:

• Entire Museum
• Harbour Gallery
• Education Suite
• Education Suite with Ship Plans Gallery
• Private hire includes:
• Whisky or local produce tasting
• Branded souvenirs
• Piper welcome
• Projector and screen
• Microphone
• Wi-Fi
• Flipcharts
• Small PA system with microphone
• Lectern
• Catering