King's Museum, University museum in Old Aberdeen, Scotland
King's Museum occupies a historic building on High Street in Aberdeen city center and displays collections from the university. The exhibitions include objects from different time periods that document both academic and regional history.
The collection started in 1727 at King's College and was later moved to the current building in the old town. This relocation in 2013 marked a turning point in how the university's holdings are presented to the public.
The museum displays objects tied to the university's past and connects them with stories from the local region. These exhibitions let visitors discover how academic traditions relate to the wider community's identity.
Visitors can stop by on various days and times, with Tuesday offering extended hours until 19:30. The location is easy to reach on foot and well situated in the city center, making it simple to combine with other attractions.
The museum offers talks and discussion evenings during university terms when academics and visitors gather together. These events bring academic knowledge into a historical setting and allow direct conversations about the displayed subjects.
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