Tolbooth Museum
Tolbooth Museum
4.5
Monday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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4.5
206 reviews
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Fiona M
Peterborough, UK1 contribution
Apr 2012 • Family
I visited the Tolbooth Museum with my husband and children in April. It is situated right at the harbour in the town's oldest building and hides so many fascinating, hands on, exhibits of local and general interest. The guides were so welcoming and kindly interacted with my two lively children who both loved investigating the old jail cell and completing the quiz sheet. A fine experience for us all.
Written 9 June 2012
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dleemurray
Aberdeen, UK37 contributions
Sept 2017 • Friends
It looked like a boring little museum that doesn't charge for entrance. But inside it was a treasure trove of information and history. The custodian provided as much entertainment as information.
If you are in Stonehaven, GO HERE. I cannot recommend it too highly.
If you are in Stonehaven, GO HERE. I cannot recommend it too highly.
Written 18 September 2017
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johnhouston2
Knaresborough, UK5,381 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
This museum, which is situated in the oldest building in Stonehaven, forms part of a very attractive harbour side. It is worth noting however that in winter the museum is only open at weekends.
Written 8 November 2016
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Mycrofft
Kenley, UK20 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
There was far too much to take in in one visit. However, it was interesesting and weel worth the visit.
Written 4 September 2016
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Joan S
Conwy County, UK11 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
A compact little museum. Free entry, box for donations. A video of the fireball New Year celebratins was showing well worth watching.
Written 11 August 2018
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Timbo3765
Pershore, UK657 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Quirky collection of artefacts covering local life, shipping, the sea, life years ago etc etc. Really worth a visit, it’s actually a collection put together by a local man. Admission is free but you should leave a donation. Interesting place to while way an hour or so.
Written 22 May 2018
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drewedmin999
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK1,496 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Wandered in here with limited expectations, and frankly, the collection of stuff is entirely random and incoherent. However they old guy running it was a gem, full of enthusiasm, and kind to the kids. It was free to get in and whilst you should only visit if in the area, it was a pleasant 20 minutes.
Written 7 August 2016
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Ralfie1957
Inverness, UK173 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Great wee place for a free attraction well worth a visit run by volunteers they do a great job would go back....
Written 17 July 2016
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Emma T
Glasgow, UK21 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
This museum is a lovely find and a must-do for anyone interested in the local area's history. In fact we learnt more here than at Dunnottar Castle. The building itself is at the heart of the picturesque harbour and the oldest building in the town I believe? Inside there are eclectic exhibitions on a range of subjects from local history through the ages, geology & geography and an extensive collection of objects from times gone by. Indeed, we were lucky to meet the 'magpie of mearn' who has collected many of the items himself over the years and who was keen to tell us more about the exhibits and even give us a demonstration of an early twentieth century massager! I imagine this is a great one to bring children to as the focus is looking at artefacts rather than pages of text. This is a little gem of a museum that is all the more impressive considering that it is volunteer run and free to enter though one is so impressed you are compelled to leave a donation!
Written 11 January 2016
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Libby m
Glasgow, UK44 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
As this was a long weekend called the Glasgow Fair we decided to go for a wee day out and ended up in Stonehaven! we parked the car (it's free on a sunday!) and had a leisurely stroll round this beautiful town ,went along the sea front as far as cowie where we visited the outdoor swimming pool which has been saved from closure by some dedicated people, and had lunch in the little cafe attached to the pool only sorry we didnt bring our swimming togs along!!we then visited the harbour where we found a quaint wee museum well worth popping in it's amazing, and brought back a few memories of how we used to live and actually could relate to some of the artifacts scary!!!we then watched the end of the golf in a little pub called the Hook&Eye refreshed after our long cool soft drinks we located the car and headed home a truly magical day out enjoyed by all ,hope to return soon and maybe stay over next time well worth a visit!!!
Written 20 July 2014
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Geology of area ,past schools information about harbour ,boats cabinets full of ornaments , clothes,crank from prisons farm machinery first washing machine just full of interesting nic nacks. Don't miss it
Written 7 November 2018
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