# Aberdeen Maritime Museum — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Discover Aberdeen's rich seafaring heritage through fascinating displays on fishing fleets, clipper ships and the oil industry at this waterfront museum on historic Shiprow. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeen/attractions/aberdeen-maritime-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Aberdeen Maritime Museum Shiprow [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8467017938213212866&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Immaculate Comics](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117503519435891045601) **In short:** Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a museum in Aberdeen, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3,000 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Aberdeen Maritime Museum Discover Aberdeen's rich seafaring heritage through fascinating displays on fishing fleets, clipper ships and the oil industry at this waterfront museum on historic Shiprow. ## What's nearby - PureGym Aberdeen Shiprow next door - ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside next door - Lane7 Aberdeen next door - Port of Aberdeen next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [HistoryNeedsYou](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117856783815061941043/reviews) ★★★★★ Fantastic free museum by the harbour in Aberdeen. The museum is built within an old chapel and an old merchant’s hoose, linked by a new purpose built centre. Level access everywhere with good toilets and elevators. Rather pleasingly, you can look down into the harbour from the museum. · via Google [BMO](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111996785798535799731/reviews) ★★★★★ Interesting museum in Aberdeen city. Detailing the ports history including fishing and the oil and gas industry. Set over several floors, there are lots of different rooms and displays to see. Free to enter. Gift shop also. · via Google [Hayley B](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107456102423661164539/reviews) ★★★★★ Absolutely incredible museum with great videos, lots of information available, lifts to the floors aswell aswell as the stairs and several toilets. Aberdeen has a lot of history and this museum as it all, so many interesting facts and historic items. Its completely free! Very close to the train and bus station. · via Google [Maggie Harrison](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107624451516304239163/reviews) ★★★★★ This was a very well put together museum. Free entry. Great way to see the history of maritime in Aberdeen with a special focus on the oil rigging industry. You can spent an hour or two in here; fun way to learn something! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x48840e3ea2587291:0x7580e3f4620f12c2!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum offers a fascinating look into Aberdeen's maritime history, including shipbuilding, fishing, and the North Sea oil and gas industry, with many informative exhibits and models. They also highlight the free admission and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Others mention the clean facilities and the accessible layout with elevators. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Shiprow, Aberdeen, AB11 5BY [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.1464556%2C-2.0948806) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (3,000 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Aberdeen [More attractions in Aberdeen](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeen/attractions) ★ 4.7 (3,000 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01224337700](tel:01224337700) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Aberdeen **Postcode** AB11 5BY **Plus Code** 9C9V4WW4+H2 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x48840e3ea2587291:0x7580e3f4620f12c2!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48840e3ea2587291:0x7580e3f4620f12c2!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48840e3ea2587291:0x7580e3f4620f12c2!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Aberdeen Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Aberdeen Maritime Museum is best for ages 4+. ### Is Aberdeen Maritime Museum wheelchair accessible? Aberdeen Maritime Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Aberdeen Maritime Museum? Yes: paid car park. ### How do I contact Aberdeen Maritime Museum? 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