Perth Museum

🚶‍➡️ Have you popped into Perth Museum to visit our new exhibition 'Vennels: Perth’s Little Streets' yet? And did we tell you it's free to visit? 💳️

⛏️ In this talk, Derek Hall and Catherine Smith explore Perth’s past through 50 years of archaeological discoveries. Drawing on key excavations, including Meal Vennel and Perth High Street, they reveal everyday life in medieval Perth, alongside more recent findings from Skinnergate Vennel, uncovering the stories of those who once lived and worked there.

📅 Wed 5 August
⌚️ 7pm (Doors open at 6.45pm)
💷 £7.50/£5
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ℹ️ Additional information:
🎤 This event takes place in the main hall of Perth Museum and is not a purpose-built theatre. This means the volume of a speaker may vary from time to time. Ticket holders who may experience difficulty hearing, we recommend sitting in the first two rows for the best experience.

Enjoying the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far? Why not get in the spirit with our fantastic Claire Barclay Draws tote bags? Heat transfer image printed onto a natural cotton tote bag 💃

These glass models were made by Dresden-based glass artists, Leopold & Rudolf Blaschka. In the 1870s, they sold a range of about six hundred models of sea creatures. Later, they switched production to making glass plant models for museums, zoos & aquaria.

🤔 Wondering what to get dad (and grandads) this Father's Day? Well, wonder no more!

We have a range of great gift ideas for all types of dads! Check out our Father's Day gift range in our museum shop.

🔎 👣 Discover the stories that shaped Perth on a guided walk through its remarkable past. From early Viking connections to the challenges of World War II, this tour delves into the city’s rich history, uncovering tales of Perth harbour, Cardinal Beaton, John Knox, the Scottish Reformation, Jacobite battles and much more along the way.

📍 Perth Museum
📅 Sat 25 July || 11am & 2pm
👛 £12
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⏰️ Attendees should arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts. The tour starts and ends outside Perth Museum (North Entrance). Please be aware that this is an outdoor event and may include steps or uneven surfaces. Please dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

📢 Perth Museum Opening Hours 👇

🕛️ Please note that Perth Museum will open at the later time of 12pm on Thursday 25 June.

🪕 🎶 During the Second World War, hundreds of Italian and German Prisoners of War were incarcerated in camps across Perth and Kinross. This c.1943 lute was created by an Italian PoW called 'Letro' whilst incarcerated at Balhary Camp 63 near Alyth.

CLOSING SOON! 👇👇👇

Culture Perth & Kinross are looking for a Part-time Supporter Engagement Co-ordinator to help deliver a refreshed strategy following the successful completion and opening of Perth Museum, focusing on nurturing and growing individual giving and corporate partnerships. This new role will be supported by the Chief Executive and an experienced senior fundraising consultant, providing a strong platform for success. It offers an exciting opportunity for someone with cultural fundraising experience who is keen to shape and develop a growing programme, working with the full support of the senior leadership team and Board.

📌 Perth Museum
🔏 2 Years Fixed Term Contract
⏰ 22 hours per week
🏧 £17,607 – £19,156 (£28,812 – £31,346 per annum pro rata)
⏳ Deadline: 5pm | Friday, 12 June 2026

Full details on our website: https://perthmuseum.co.uk/about-the-museum/careers/

Step into Perth’s past on a guided walk through the city’s little streets. Discover stories of trade, craft and local life, from the Meal Vennel excavation to Perth’s newest vennel, and see how the city has shaped the streets you know today.

📅 Fri 24 July
⌚️ 2pm
💷 £12
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📍 Meet outside Perth Museum (North Entrance). Please arrive 10 minutes early.
🪜 Outdoor route with steps and uneven surfaces – children must be accompanied.