Coinneach Hurford | Feb 12, 2018

Aberdeen Maritime Museum takes you on a journey through time with rich and detailed happenings along the way. Has brilliant views on every level overseeing the Dockyards. The Museum also has a good section explaining the Oil and Industry trade, Many people have family members and friends on board platforms so to get an in depth understanding on how Day-to-Day life is is very helpful. Staff are friendly.

Kostya O | Nov 25, 2017

Excellent museum for both adults and kids. There is a wide choice of exhibitions related to sea exploration and mining. I recommend it to every Aberdeen visitor. Plan to spend 2-3 hours there. Kids especially enjoyed the fact that you can touch and try most of the things. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Ed Dickel | Jan 29, 2018

Fun morning spent here. Lots of wonderful history to explore and a great place for kids too. Some of the docents had hands on exhibits just for kids. Looking forward to returning for another visit.

Mary Skinner | Feb 2, 2018

Well worth a visit again, as so much to see and not at all what I expected. Allow at least 2 hours to visit. Friendly staff on hand to greet and advise.

Ross McCallum | Mar 2, 2018

Staff are Nice I Love seeing the Oil Rig Models placed there and the Old Ships it was there Interesting for someone like me who loves History about anything, The Cafe has there Nice Food as well it is a Must go if you are Visiting this area of Aberdeen on a Day out

Malte F. | Mar 26, 2018

Nice museum, with lots of information about the different important industries in Aberdeen (mostly oil and fish). Especially the part about offshore platforms is interesting and gives you a good grasp of the industry. Also the offshore platform model is cool. It's free and provides good fun and lots of info for 1-2 hours, perfect for a rainy day

Iain McInnes | Mar 29, 2018

Free entrance with a decent coffee shop downstairs. The fishing section has taken the sad history of whaling and displayed it in a factual and inoffensive way. The oil industry is very well presented with an undersea ROV that you can pilot. There are levels to explore so time will be needed

Peter Kershaw | Mar 10, 2018

A fascinating place to visit - displays on all aspects of Aberdeen's maritime past and present, and full of interesting bits of information - like the Inuit who arrived in Scotland in a kayak, or the fact that the original design for the tea clippers was largely developed in Aberdeen. Also much information about the oil industry. The building itself is a harmonious coming together of an old chapel, a Provost's house, and a modern building tying the two together.

John Dalling | Apr 14, 2018

Lots to see and free admission too. The kids were given a quiz each which kept them busy - one for older children and a simpler one for youngsters - and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The model ships are particularly impressive.

Margaret Amatt | Apr 12, 2018

Very interesting place, well set up with a good history of the maritime industry in Aberdeen, especially fishing and oil. Lots to see and do with a great view over the modern harbour. Free admission, there is a self service cafe and a small shop.

Paul Henderson | Apr 29, 2018

Very cool museum that is FREE!!! I especially liked seeing the old ships that were built in Aberdeen, the exhibits on the old and new fishing industry there, and finally on the offshore oil and gas operations as that is my industry. Make sure you watch the Piper Alpha video before going, if you have a chance. Clean washrooms. The restaurant/cafe looks nice but I did not have a chance to try it.

Marie Dalton | May 19, 2018

Fabulous modern museum building. We spent almost 3 hours looking at a huge variety of exhibits going back to models of old sailing ships and tea cutters right up to vessels used in the oil industry. Looks of pictutes andcwell presented information with some interactive exhibits. It's free too with very friendly staff. Lovely cafe too. Would recommend a visit.

Sonia Leong | Jun 12, 2018

Amazing museum, absolutely rammed packed full of interesting things for kids and adults to enjoy! I have 5yo and 1yo, both loved it, and us grownups were very happy with the quality and variety of the displays. The cafe is quite nice too! Thoroughly recommend for a family day out

Jarad Cowie | Jun 11, 2018

This place is a great way to learn about maritime history and how it influenced the area. The oil and gas exhibits and info on piper alpha was really poignant. Of course being a donation museum certainly adds to the appeal. Would recommend a visit if your in the area.

Matt Niven | Jun 20, 2018

Interesting and informative, especially if you're curious about how oil and gas is extracted. Enjoyed it. Lots of models and interactive displays. A good way to spend a couple of hours. Cafe in the basement.

Das Mitch | Jun 3, 2018

My friend took me when I was in Aberdeen to show me the oil rig model and where he worked on his one. Said the sleeping quarter's mock up is spot on. Many other interesting displays show casing the local maritime history and even something found in a hedge in New Zealand!

Ricardo Pinto | Aug 2, 2018

Located in a quaint granite structure which is just at a stone's throw distance from the Union Square and Aberdeen Station. It is a must see. The inside turns up to be surprisingly spacious . The unraveling of Aberdeen's maritime history from its fishing past to the fantastic representation of the workings of its high tech ofshore oil facilities can see a good couple of viewing hours pass by without a notice! Entry to this museum is free . Frankly I wouldn't be interested if it wasn't , but I'd now say that it's worth a see even if it was!

Lars Bergmann | Jul 24, 2018

Interesting museum showing a lot of the history of Aberdeen. The port of Aberdeen has been an important part of its growth and industrial influence in the UK. Paintings of famous ships and also of more abstract motives. For kids there are also interactive exhibits, which are also fascinating for adults. Definitely worth to see in Aberdeen.

Jenni Karlsson | Jul 20, 2018

Excellent museum that tells the history of Aberdeen through the archaeological findings from the earliest ages well before the romans and vikings, right up to the present age. The artwork and exhibition of artefacts and sound recordings are superb. There are a few interactive screens which didn't work so well for me. But the accurate model of a particular north sea oil rig that stretches up through the height of about four floors of the museum was awesome and a real show-stopper! There is something for all ages here. The staff are very helpful.

Julia Porter | Jul 29, 2018

A free museum. Well laid out. Very interesting. Great view over the harbour. Lovely cafe.