Marischal Museum

The Marischal Museum was an anthropology museum in Aberdeen housing Egyptian antiquities, Classical artifacts, and Scottish prehistory objects. The grand neo-gothic granite building closed in 2008 for renovation, though its collections are now displayed at King's Museum in the Old Aberdeen Town House.

The museum was founded in 1786 and remained active for over two centuries until closing in 2008 due to renovation work at Marischal College. This lengthy history made it an important part of Aberdeen's cultural institutions.

The collections feature ethnographic objects from non-Western cultures and Scottish coins recognized as nationally important by the Scottish Government. Visitors today can observe how these pieces shape understanding of different societies and local heritage.

The original exhibition space is not accessible as the building remains under renovation. Visitors can instead view the collections at King's Museum, located in Old Aberdeen.

The building now functions as a conservation laboratory and research center for the University of Aberdeen. This role supports work at the university's other museum facilities.

Location: Aberdeen City

Inception: 1786

Address: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen AB10 1YS

GPS coordinates: 57.14973,-2.09625

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53