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Attraction Information

Perth Museum and Art Gallery lets you explore the culture and history of the area with more than half a million objects in their displays!
The Natural History section has a large insect collection, plus a number of fossils, plants collections and the Strathmore Meteorite, which entered the atmosphere east of Dunbar in 1917, leaving a bright trail across the sky.
There is a collection of fine art , another of over 150,000 photos, giving a record of life in Perthshire from the 1850s to present day.
The archaeology section has plenty of fascinating objects to check out such as a Bronze Age sword, a Neolithic stone ball and a medieval toilet!
There is an Egyptian collection, which includes a mummified body and a mummified hand, plus canonic jars and amulets.
A variety of events are held during the year, so check online before you visit to see what's happening and also find out about the most recent temporary display.

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Opening Times

Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm 
Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Closed on Wednesdays
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Pricing & Tickets

Free to visit

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Yes, there is parking nearby.

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Contact Details

George Street
Perth
Perth and Kinross
PH1 5LB
Scotland

Tel: 01738 632488

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