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Peterhead Prison Museum

Name: Peterhead Prison Museum
Address: South Road, Peterhead, AB422ZX, GB
Telephone: +441779581060
Price range: £

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From 29th March 2024 we are open daily 10-6 with last entry being 4.30.

If you wish to review the Peterhead Prison Museum please visit our trip advisor page: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186490-d10756417-Reviews-Peterhead_Prison_Museum-Peterhead_Aberdeenshire_Scotland.html

20/06/2024

Not long now...full details and tickets from Scots Law Talks .

Members of the Jury: the case of Mr Ernest Ramsay will be examined throughout the evening on Friday 23rd August. Then you must collectively determine his fate. 🕵

Will you accept his defence? Will you find him innocent or guilty? The decision rests with you.

Join us as we consider The Guilty Act inside the Governor's Building at Peterhead Prison Museum.

Tickets are available at: https://www.scotslawtalks.com/event-details-registration/criminal-law-series-the-guilty-act-peterhead-prison-museum-peterhead

19/06/2024

REMEMBER: Tickets for our "Tea with the Governor" experience will go live at 12 noon on Thursday 20th June. Have you always wanted to know what life was really like within these walls ? Then hear first hand from someone in the know. To secure one of the limited tickets, go to our website, then click on Book Now then select the appropriate button. Price includes an afternoon style tea service on the night. www.peterheadprisonmuseum.com

17/06/2024

We do encourage all, even though you may not be visiting on the day to click on the link below to get an insight into this excellent project with our friends from Robert Gordon University.

On Thursday and Friday this week we will be welcoming back Dr Rachael Ironside and Dr Alona Roitershtein. They will be carrying out data collection for a collaborative research project between Peterhead Prison Museum and Robert Gordon University called Talking about Prisons. This project is funded by the British Academy. To collect data, they will be setting up video cameras in some of our exhibits to record visitor interaction. You can read much more about the project by following the link below. If you plan to visit us on Thursday or Friday this week and would like to know more about the project or would prefer to opt out from the study, please speak to Rachael or Alona. They will be wearing grey hoodies and purple lanyards and will be located next to the exhibit that filming is taking place in on the day.

https://drironside.weebly.com/talking-about-prisons.html

13/06/2024

Over the years' we have loved supporting our friends from the Peterhead Community Fire Station by using our complex for training purposes. The buildings provide a range of challenges for their team members and for us being able to support their training in some small way has been an honour. Their work in our communities is critical for all our safety so thank you all for your service. Today we received a "Certificate of Appreciation" and it now takes pride of place in our main reception. We now look forward to welcoming team members back for future training sessions.

12/06/2024

Coming soon !! Tea with the Governor. Listen to how life was like within these walls from someone who knows first hand. First date and details to follow soon !!

11/06/2024

Well do you think you could? Why not join us on the night. Full details can be found by checking out Scots Law Talks where you can also secure your tickets for a new experience. School of Law, University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen

At Scots Law Talks, we offer scheduled talks on a range of topics involving crime, law and the justice system. We go beyond the rigid legal jargon, and bring you stories that are intriguing and engaging. Our goal is to provide an accessible way to learn about the law, and how it impacts our lives.

11/06/2024

It was great to welcome team members from Shell for a team building day today. Thank you so much for thinking of the museum as part of your away day experience. We really do appreciate it when companies use us for that "unique experience".

09/06/2024

Another great day of hosting international tourists. Thanks to Abbey Travel UK we hosted a lovely group from Switzerland and soon after others arrived from Norway. This has followed a few weeks of welcoming visitors from across Europe, Canada, U.S.A, New Zealand and Australia. We really hope to see the continued growth of visitor numbers in the months ahead.

07/06/2024

Eight years ago today we opened our door for the first time and had the grand total of 44 visitors. Little did we know what was still to come. Some downs but with an awful lot of UPS thanks to our amazing visitors both domestically and internationally. Thank you for all your support over the years, we are so grateful.

07/06/2024

Not long now to our new experience. Visit Scots Law Talks for more details.

Just a few months left until the inaugural Crime Weekend by Peterhead Prison Museum and Scots Law Talks! 🕵Experience exclusive access to the Governor's House within the prison walls.
Attendees can become jury members in The Guilty Act and forensic scientists in our Forensics Workshop. 🩸
Make sure to grab your tickets soon, as this event promises to be bustling!

Tickets for The Guilty Act: https://www.scotslawtalks.com/talks

Tickets for our Forensics Workshop: https://www.scotslawtalks.com/copy-of-courses

07/06/2024

Yesterday we welcomed Dr Rachael Ironside and Dr Alona Roitershtein from Robert Gordon University. The Museum is collaborating with RGU on a research project funded by the British Academy exploring how visitors interact in several of the museum exhibits. The project aims to understand how people experience and make sense of difficult heritage in a prison museum context. They will be back on 20-21st June to carry out video data collection. If you are visiting the museum that day do pop along and say hello to Rachael and Alona - they would be very happy to tell you more about their work. Robert Gordon University - International

06/06/2024

First of the passengers from the Lord of the Highlands cruise ship arrives this morning before they head off on their personal guided tour. Thanks for visiting and we hope you enjoy the rest of your trip around Scotland.

05/06/2024

Looking for that unique gift for Father's Day on the 16th of June ? Then look no further !! Gift vouchers for the museum are now available in our shop and why not make a day of it and collect some vouchers for our Refuge Cafe at the same time ? You can either pop into the shop any day between 10-4.30 or call main reception who will pass you to the admissions team on 01779 581060 or you can also use the contact us page on our website www.peterheadprisonmuseum.com

05/06/2024

Congratulations to our friends at Thistle Piping on your landmark birthday. Can't wait to have you entertain soon "within these walls" 😊

Booking /Contact info below ⬇️⬇️
📞 07941 210041
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.thistlepiping.com

03/06/2024

Should you be passing tonight and see our friends from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service [SFRS] arrive or depart fear not they will be on site for training purposes only. Always a delight to support the SFRS in the great work they do on our behalf on a daily basis.

02/06/2024

Great to see a recent rush for tickets !! Thank you all for supporting us. Right Here Productions looks like another great experience ahead 😊

31/05/2024

Coming to our museum soon. For more detail check Scots Law Talks .

31/05/2024

Looking for something to do over the weekend and during the local holiday? We are open 10-6 daily with last entry being 4.30.

29/05/2024

Another day of school trips and we love it !! Today we welcomed Bridge of Don, Ellon and Mackie academies. Thank you so much to all the schools who have already visited us in 2024 and to those that have still to arrive.

28/05/2024

We are delighted to announce we have just won the “Best of the Best Historic Tour Operator of the Year – Scotland award 2023-2024”.

This award recognises businesses who perform at the highest level in their industry. Ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups and SMEs to international corporations, the awards team finds and celebrates businesses that are making an exceptional contribution in their sector.

Furthermore, Best of the Best recognises those business leaders and teams that are going above and beyond their original mission- making a difference to communities on a regional and or global scale.

Each nomination is extensively researched by the decision-making team which boasts a diverse range of business experience and expertise from across the UK.

Thank you goes to all our amazing visitors and supporters for helping to make this amazing award a reality.

28/05/2024

What a great week of school tours we are having. Thanks to all who have visited so far and we now look forward to more arriving as the week goes on.

26/05/2024

If you are heading up our way why not try these unique lodges right on our doorstep. Wishing Wildflower Eco Lodges, Aberdeenshire a very busy season ahead.

26/05/2024

Many have asked what our new experience with Scots Law Talks will consist of. Hopefully this clip will answer your questions without giving too much away. Hope to see you all for this new experience in August !!

23/05/2024

Remember if you are paying us a visit and you are looking for something additional to do give our friends at the Cask & Quay a call to see what they can arrange for you in their excellent facility.

22/05/2024

Amazing to see tickets are disappearing quickly. A unique experience in a unique location.

Exciting Crime Weekend Event at Peterhead Prison Museum! 🕵

Join us for an unforgettable weekend featuring "The Guilty Act" and our hands-on Forensic Workshop: "The Disappearance of the Turners" on Friday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 24th.

Tickets are going already so don’t miss out! 🔥

Explore "The Guilty Act" at: https://www.scotslawtalks.com/event-details-registration/criminal-law-series-the-guilty-act-peterhead-prison-museum-peterhead

Discover our Forensic Workshop at: https://www.scotslawtalks.com/event-details-registration/forensics-workshop-the-disappearance-of-the-turners-peterhead-prison-museum-peterhead

22/05/2024

We love this sound. Our collaboration with Thistle Piping is at an early stage but with so much potential. Please give Pipe Major Brinklow at Thistle Piping page a like and if you are looking for a true professional then look no further.

22/05/2024

We just wanted to say a huge thanks to our growing band of visitors just coming in for our cafe. We really appreciate your company and support as we realise these are still challenging times for many but be assured your support for our work helps to secure our future growth. We can also provide afternoon teas in our Governor's Tearoom should you require a private area option ( please contact us direct to discuss your needs ). To finish we want to say a massive thanks to our cafe team. The positive feedback we have received since you all started with us in April has been heartwarming. Thanks to all our supporters and well done our catering team. Www.peterheadprisonmuseum.com

04/12/2023

We really hope you'll visit our Tearoom set in the former Governor's Building soon but as we are set to welcome 156 young visitors on Wednesday 6th December it might be best to avoid us on that date but do visit soon. 🎅🎅

04/12/2023

We just love the Christmas Tree at our entrance supplied by Ardo Christmas Trees, Methlick. We love to see everyone's excited faces as they head into our experience. We hope everyone has enjoyed their family photos taken beside the tree and it starts your memories box for Christmas 2023.

Address

South Road
Peterhead
AB422ZX

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+441779581060

Website

http://www.peterheadprisonmuseum.com/

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A simple group photo they said !! Nothing to beat an audience reaction 🤣🤣... good luck tonight on figuring out whodunit 😊

Last year of night tours.

Another attempt to get us open but failed yet again. Maybe looks lovely but all we can say is sorry and roll on Spring so we can welcome visitors safely again.

From all of us to all of you. Happy New Year when it comes !!

With the school holidays fast approaching we thought it time to remind folk what we do best !! Thanks to Camryn Forman Media for creating our promo video. If you are one of our many repeat visitors thank you for your continued support as without such support the museum would not be able to function. If you've not been before then a warm welcome awaits so we hope to see old and new friends in the coming months. #Holidays #uniquefinds #history #visitorattraction #multiawardwinning #WarmWelcome

Thanks to 𝕭𝖚𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖓 𝕷𝖎𝖛𝖊 for creating our promo clip. Watch to the end and hope to see you all soon. Tickets now live via our website, then click on Book Now then on the Believe button. Full details there. There are only 20 per slot allowed so book now to save disappointment and have your phones/cameras fully charged to capture this unique opportunity. Thanks to all our sponsors who will be listed in full in November and captured on our permanent thank you board in our admissions area. www.peterheadprisonmuseum.com

So we have teased enough. It's time to thank the following companies for making our Christmas Experience possible by sponsoring the installation by The Christmas Decorators Aberdeen which will delight those that love special selfie moments or love creating a memories box with the family. Our Christmas lights display themed to the Polar Express is not to be missed and because of the following companies means the entry cost can be kept low, so thank you to the following for their support and we hope the community will now get behind those that have been kind enough to get behind the museum. This experience will run for 5 weeks from the 25th November and of course every weekend Santa will be popping back from the North Pole to see how his elves are getting on in the workshop. Those visiting Monday - Friday will be supported by our busy elves and ensure every child will get their special gift. Aimed at children 18 months to 8 years [although all are welcome] be sure to have your camera fully charged. Tickets go on sale on the 14th of September priced at £10 per child [includes a gift] and £5 per adult and can be purchased via our website only www.peterheadprisonmuseum.com please note tickets are limited for each day and can't be purchased after the 31st of October to ensure gifts arrive on time. Should you require to eat after the experience a separate button will be available along with the menu choice for you to pre-book. Further teasers to follow but thank you first of all to 𝕭𝖚𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖓 𝕷𝖎𝖛𝖊 for creating our short promo video and to the following amazing companies for making this dream a reality: In alphabetical order we thank Aberdeen Alarm Company ltd Bright Beginnings Nursery - Peterhead Buchan Offshore Wind Budding Rose PD418 Ghost Hunters PI Laeso Fish Quantum Data Solutions Ltd Red Brick Theatre Group. SFF Services Limited and of course we received today an amazing sponsorship from an anonymous donor [but you will know who you are] I

Looking for some major support here in asking if all our friends can share our latest promo video created by Camryn Forman Media. Your support to assist in spreading the word would be very much appreciated. #promo #videos #advertising

Merry Christmas 2020

As the museum team remain in their respective homes, we do try and stay connected via the virtual world. Today we got a surprise virtual visit from one of our youngest members of the admissions team and we thought it was so good we wanted to share it with you. So please sing along with Chelsea and hope you all enjoy her solo performance as much as we did. Please remember though: Stay at Home; Protect our NHS and Save Lives.

Peterhead Prison Museum

Convict Carriage

Step onboard our new exhibit. A former Convict carriage kindly donated back to its home of origin. It includes not only original features but a name carved into one of the wood panels from 1935 !!

Christmas Video

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our visitors and followers from the museum team. * Please be advised that the page and email inbox will not be manned over the festive period until the 8th January so please contact the museum direct on 01779 482200. * Guided tours are only available Wednesday to Sunday (subject to availability) and for constituted groups only. Please call well in advance for further information and booking times

Christmas Video

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at the museum and we hope to welcome guests throughout the festive period. We are now operating winter hours 10-4 daily with last entry being 2.30. Remember if you want that unique gift we have a range of vouchers in our gift shop along with other stocking fillers and the shop is open daily between 10-2.30. Our Refuge Café is now also open to non - museum visitors daily between 11-2.30 although the café itself closes at 3, so no need to rush that lovely scone and coffee or why not heat up with a warm soup and range of toasties while overlooking the bay. We are also open between Christmas and New Year, only closed the 25th-26th December and 1st and 2nd January, so if you are looking for a unique visitor attraction to walk off that festive food why not pop along to see us

Step Back In Time with Peterhead Prison Museum

Thank you to Score Media for making this video to give a sneak peek of our tour. To see more why not pay us a visit this weekend – We’re open 10am-6pm with last admission at 4:30pm. See you soon!

Following the success of last year’s Halloween tours we are pleased to announce a new concept for 2017 is being developed and night time tours will be held between 25th – 31st October inclusive, with the “Most Haunted Experience” team being on the 28th. Tickets for the “Most Haunted Experience” event can be purchased on line direct from their site and for our very own guided “Fright time” tour tickets they will again be available on line nearer the time as per last year, so watch this space for more information at the end of September. • Please note the “Fright night” tours are for 18 years and over only. In addition, we are very pleased to announce that the “Brick Mania” event will be back with us again on the 4th November, which will also include a Toy Fair and at the end of the event a fireworks display to round off this year’s events within the museum. The success of our first “Brick Mania” event meant demand was high and with new exhibitors joining many of the existing team this is again set to be a major event and this time in one of the main halls to ensure more space is available to exhibit and for visitors to browse these wonderful builds at their leisure. More information will be released nearer the time, but if interested in any of these events please get them into your diaries now

Some new additions to our tour will be open on the 25th February including a cell about “Gentle” Johnny Ramensky and his war time escapades, a display including the original governors seal, paperweight, minute book and more and in our hospital area a range of period equipment used by the profession many years ago. Prison specific DVD's created in-house will be available in the museum shop from 1st March. This is just the first phase of our 2017 developments, with more being rolled out throughout the year.

Thank you to Score Media for making this video to give a sneak peek behind our bars. To see more why not pay us a visit this weekend – We’re open 10am-4pm with last admission at 2:30pm. See you soon!

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Our Story

We love hearing all our visitors stories about visiting the museum and we really appreciate the enthusiasm you all share with us about our current exhibits and our future direction.

Without you, the museum would not be where it is today, so from all of us to all of you THANK YOU for your encouragement, enthusiasm and support over these past 3.5 years.

We look forward to a very bright and exciting 2020 and hope we can share it with you...our guests.