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Oban War & Peace Museum

Corran Esplanade | Old Oban Times Building, Oban PA34 5PX, Scotland
01631 570007
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Ranked #3 of 13 attractions in Oban
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Friendly, informative volunteers. Good displays which were interesting More

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Onich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Liked the fact that it wasn't just a "War" museum. More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

One of the best Museums I have every been to. The displays were excellent, very informative but easy to read. I learnt a lot about Oban and about the residents past and present. Very welcoming. More

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Raton, New Mexico, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Very interesting displays and volunteers! We chatted for a while with a very nice volunteer. More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

It was a very nice collection - admission was free, nice thing to do More

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Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Loved exploring this little museum's exhibits. Many of the items were worn or carried personally by a local person. The gentlemen who were working the day we were answered our questions in a pleasant and interesting fashion. They knew the answer to my husband's question regarding an ammunition ship that had blown up near Mull. Loved seeing the uniforms that... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Was there between shifts and noticed that ALL the staff were interested in what the visitors had to say. Enough to say that bigger premises are required for all the imformation that is there. Not to mention the information that the staff themselves must have accumulated More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This is a must see for those interested in the history of Oban and how the town coped during the war years. It was very well laid out and some audio-visual displays as well. Kids will love the medals and the guns and stuff. The staff were very sweet and loved to have a chat with anyone who wanted a... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

My partner and I took a visit to the museum and we really enjoyed our visit, the volunteer staff were really nice and very informative. It has so much to look at. More

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wigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Excellent exhibition of old Oban, particulaly from a military perspective. Informative video of area, helpful and knowledgeable staff make this a 'must visit' place in Oban. More

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