Small and unusual museum in historic building
5
5
Date of visit: August 2016
I am a carer or friend of a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Excellent
Located in the Old Aberdeen Town House, formerly a prison, council chamber, library & masonic lodge, the museum gives students at Aberdeen University the opportunity to create and curate temporary exhibitions. The one we saw brought to life Lewis Grassic Gibbon's novel "Sunset Song" with exhibits illustrating rural life in north east Scotland before, during & after World War One.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
A single door which stays open when opened admits you to the entrance hall. There is level access from there to the two exhibition rooms and to the accessible loo. The upper floors of the building are not open to the public & not wheelchair accessible.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
Can't comment on the parking. Bus no. 20 from the city centre gets you very close - see review of St Machar's Cathedral for details.
Accessible Toilets
Good
A smallish but well-equipped accessible loo can be found through the archway which leads to the stairs.
Staff
0We didn't meet any.
Additional Information
Admission is free and there is a box for donations. The museum does not open on Sundays or Mondays. Opening hours are 11.30 to 16.30.
