The new Wreck And Rescue display at Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a fascinating addition to the much-loved venue. Image - Aberdeen Inspired
Aberdeen Maritime Museum is shipshape and open again, ready to welcome visitors wanting to learn the fascinating story of the Granite City’s rich seafaring history and tradition.
The popular attraction on Shiprow had been closed since October last year for the installation of a new lift and a refresh of the venue but burst back into life on Saturday (February 10).
It now boasts a new display, Wreck And Rescue, telling the story of dramatic shipwrecks and daring efforts to save lives, and also offers a new, fun mini-play area for children.
The new mini-play area at Aberdeen Maritime Museum offers extra fun for younger visitors. Image - Aberdeen Inspired
Helen Fothergill, Service Manager for Archives, Gallery and Museums with Aberdeen City Council, said there has been a positive reaction from visitors since the Maritime Museum re-opened.
“We have had some really lovely reactions to the new exhibition on the ground floor, which is all about wreck and rescue off Aberdeen Harbour, which also celebrates the RNLI and its presence in Aberdeen for more than 200 years,” said Helen.
“We have also had some really lovely reactions from children and families that have been using our new enclosed mini-play area. We know the Maritime Museum is a much-loved place and we want to make it even more so."
Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a great place to visit - then go on to enjoy nearby cafes. Image - Courtesy of Aberdeen City Council
Helen added that visitors enjoying the museum were also being encouraged to visit and support the many cafes and other attractions in the area before or after their visit to the Shiprow attraction.
The re-opening of the Maritime Museum comes at an exciting time, with Aberdeen gearing up to welcome the Tall Ships Race back to the city in July next year.
Helen said: “The joy of being at the Maritime Musuem is that we will be part of the Tall Ships Village, so we are planning lots of activities, exhibitions and displays in the run-up to the Tall Ships to build that energy and enthusiasm.”
There is much too see, discover and enjoy at Aberdeen Maritime Museum. Image - Aberdeen Inspired
She added that visitors to the museum were in for a fun and fascinating experience at any time.
“I think they should definitely come to learn about Aberdeen and its relationship with the seas,” said Helen. “We are a port city, we have always been a port town and before that a port in and of itself.
“We have archeology that spans back thousands of years. We have modern materials around the energy industry, including moving on to renewables and just transition and everything in between.
“We have adventurers, we have explorers, we have real people behind building the ships, fishing out of the harbour and actually making a living in the city related to the sea.”
You can find out more about the Aberdeen Maritime Museum here.