Museum of Abernethy

Museum of Abernethy Volunteer-run, and celebrating Abernethy in Perthshire. Visit us to learn about Picts, Romans, kirks, witches, spuds and occasional ghosts.

We've been described as a . The Museum of Abernethy is entirely volunteer run; entry is FREE but donations are gratefully accepted! We have a range of exhibits covering different aspects of local life through the centuries, from the 3,000 year old logboat recovered in 2007 to daily life in more modern times - there's a lot to learn about the local area! We're keen to hear all your sto

ries about life in Abernethy - from going to the shops to going to the berries, we'd love to know about it! If you'd be interested in talking to us about your life in Auld Abernethy, drop us a line at [email protected] and we can arrange to come and have a chat. Enquiries about local history are also welcomed - please do bear in mind that we're all volunteers so it might take a day or two to get back to you, but we'll always reply! Keep an eye out in the new year for info on events taking place in the museum - we look forward to seeing you all when we re-open next spring.

For this week. we're featuring the next event in our packed summer schedule! Thanks to funding from , we've been able...
12/06/2026

For this week. we're featuring the next event in our packed summer schedule! Thanks to funding from , we've been able to invite Olga Wojtas, author of quirky historical crime novels featuring a time travelling librarian (yes, you did read that right!) to come and speak to us at Museum HQ. Olga's coming on Friday 26th June; doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are £5 and available now via our website! We'll have soft drinks and nibbles on the night, and you're welcome to BYOB if desired; as ever, if you're coming from outwith Abernethy parking is very limited so please car share or take public transport if you can!

12/06/2026
The World Cup starts today! ⚽These gents are the Abernethy Rovers, and it looks like they mean business. Let's hope Scot...
11/06/2026

The World Cup starts today! ⚽

These gents are the Abernethy Rovers, and it looks like they mean business. Let's hope Scotland adopt the same mentality for their games!

Details are sparse on this photo, so if you know who anyone in the team is, or when this picture was likely taken, leave a comment. (Also tell us who you will be supporting in this year's World Cup.)

This week's selection is the Millennium Quilt, which we're very lucky to have on display. Volunteer Julie Illingworth ...
10/06/2026

This week's selection is the Millennium Quilt, which we're very lucky to have on display. Volunteer Julie Illingworth said " I love the community spirit reflected in the quilt and it reminds me of my first days in the village - how being part of the creation - the sewing sessions in the Session House - helped me settle into the village".

Do you have a favourite item in our displays? Or a favourite place in the village? Drop your favourites in the replies or send us a wee message for a chance to be featured in our 2027 Calendar! Pics can be colour or black and white; all we ask is that the person who took the photo lives in Abernethy and has consented to their work being shared.

Welcome once again to and a wee throwback to this lovely pic of our in 2023! Thanks to Anne Macdonald for the photo ...
09/06/2026

Welcome once again to and a wee throwback to this lovely pic of our in 2023! Thanks to Anne Macdonald for the photo - we love it, and we hope you do too!

Monday again?? Where did the weekend go?If you have the Monday blues, why not treat yourself to some of our museum merch...
08/06/2026

Monday again?? Where did the weekend go?

If you have the Monday blues, why not treat yourself to some of our museum merch, featuring our Very Famous Tower!

Available in the museum shop, so pop in and have some retail therapy.

Quick reminder about our kids workshop next Saturday afternoon! Join us from 1.30 - 3.30pm to have a go at making your o...
06/06/2026

Quick reminder about our kids workshop next Saturday afternoon! Join us from 1.30 - 3.30pm to have a go at making your own ancient artefacts (those will be family heirlooms one day, you know!). The workshop is free, and all materials will be provided - no need to book, just pop in and join in!

We don't often post on a Friday, but how could we not seeing as today is ! Who's wanting what from the chippy?
05/06/2026

We don't often post on a Friday, but how could we not seeing as today is ! Who's wanting what from the chippy?

Address

53 School Wynd
Abernethy
PH29JJ

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

01738 850889

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