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Perth Museum highlights 10,000 years of Scottish and world history, placing Perth and Kinross at the centre of Scotland’s story.
The museum is open 7 days a week.
From 1st April to 31st October, our summer opening hours are:
From 1st November to 31 March, our winter opening hours are:
Perth Museum Festive Season Closure Notice
Please note Perth Museum will be operating under a revised schedule over the holiday season.
Christmas Closures (2025)
The museum will close on Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December, at 3pm. We will be closed on Christmas Day (December 25th) and Boxing Day (December 26th).
New Year and Annual Maintenance Closure (2025-2026)
We will close on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday 31 December, at 3pm.
The museum will then be closed for our annual maintenance from Thursday 1 January 2026, until Monday 12 January 2026.
Reopening
We will reopen for normal operating hours on Tuesday 13 January 2026, at 10am.
Entry to the permanent galleries is free.
Entry to the Stone of Destiny Experience is also free, but timed tickets must be booked at the front desk due to the immersive nature of the experience. Please visit our Stone of Destiny webpage for more information.
If you are visiting as part of a group larger than 10 people, please visit our group visit page for more information on how we can best accommodate you.
The entrance to Perth Museum from South St John’s Place is accessible by a ramp, with automatic doors at the top providing access to the vennel.
The vennel is flat, with no stairs, and visitors to the museum can access both the on-site cafe and the museum from here.
Similarly, the streetscape on the north side of St John’s Place provides level, accessible entry to the museum, with automatic doors in use to the vennel.
Perth Museum has lift access to all floors.
Assistance dogs are always welcome in Perth Museum, in both the onsite cafe and the museum. Fresh water is available.
Large print versions of the cafe menu are available.
We would recommend that those visitors who would like a quieter and more relaxed visit do so on Thursday mornings from 10am – 12pm and Sunday mornings from 11am -12pm. We have sensory packs available at our front desk, which include noise cancelling headphones. Please ask our staff about these on arrival.
Our BSL Video introducing Perth Museum is below.
Visitors to Perth Museum can use hand-held cameras for private, non-commercial purposes.
However:
Cameras can’t be used where video or photography is restricted, such as in the Stone of Destiny experience.
No recording or photographing of individuals without their permission.
Tripods and lighting rigs cannot be used without prior permission.
Press or commercial use requires prior permission. Please contact marketing@culturepk.org.uk
Families and children of all ages are welcome at Perth Museum.
Perth Museum is a Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland venue committed to creating a supportive environment that welcomes all parents who wish to feed their babies.
Baby changing facilities are available throughout the museum.
The Perth Museum Café, Stone, offers delicious bites and meals showcasing the best local produce.
Stone is on the ground floor of the Museum and can be accessed from the vennel.
Open daily from 10am, Monday to Saturday and from 11am on Sunday.
Please enjoy food and drink in Stone, but do not take food or drinks into the galleries or collections spaces. In this way you will be helping us to look after our collections, keeping them free from pests, preserving them for generations to come.
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There are 20 individual toilet cubicles on site, six of which are accessible. These are all individual cubicles. There is also a Changing Places toilet available in the main vennel of Perth Museum. This can be accessed by a radar key held at the museum reception desk.
Keep an eye on your personal belongings throughout your visit. Unattended items may be taken to the Lost and Found for safekeeping.
For the safety and security of all, bag checks are now in operation for visitors to the Stone of Destiny Experience. We are grateful for your cooperation and understanding.
Our museum prioritises your safety. We have a dedicated Visitor Experience team readily available throughout the museum to answer questions and provide assistance
All staff are identifiable by their Perth Museum lanyards and uniforms. There is a Duty Manager on site whenever we are open to the public, to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable visit.
We will not tolerate abuse or violence towards any visitor, contractor, or member of staff.
Large bags are not permitted in the Museum or the Stone of Destiny Experience, and we request they are not brough inside the Museum for everyone’s convenience and safety.
We may conduct bag searches on arrival at the Museum. The searches look for restricted items and any other material that might be considered a risk to our collection, or to the health & safety and enjoyment of our visitors.
Any restricted items found will be removed at the bag-searching point, recorded and returned to the visitor on departure. If our staff finds anything they consider to be illegal, they will confiscate it and contact the Police.
We keep any lost property items for a maximum of 30 days. If an item has not been claimed within 30 days, we will dispose of it. We are happy to return items to their original owners; however, there will be a cost for postage and packaging.
CCTV is in use throughout the museum; images are recorded for the purpose of public safety and crime prevention, in line with Data Protection legislation. If you have any questions about how your data is used, please contact enquiries@culturepk.org.uk
Location:
Perth Museum,
St John’s Place,
Perth,
PH1 5SZ
01738 632488
Walking from Perth Railway Station should take just under 15 minutes through the city centre.
Due to street closures in Perth city centre, buses are no longer stopping on South Street. Please check with Stagecoach for the most up to date information.
Perth Museum is located in Perth city centre and is within walking distance of many shops and amenities.
You can cycle to Perth Museum, located in Perth city centre.
There is no parking at the venue however there is a variety of pay and display, multi-storey and on street parking nearby to suit your needs. More information can be found here.
There’s more to see and do around Perth and Kinross. Check out some of our recommendations and plan for a longer stay!
