# Arbuthnot Museum, Peterhead — Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore local heritage at this welcoming St Peter Street museum offering wheelchair access, nearby parking, and an onsite restaurant. Families can enjoy their own picnics in this accessible venue. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/attractions/arbuthnot-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Arbuthnot Museum St Peter Street [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10705059539781103349&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Frances Cook](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100711884737530765271) Day Out With The Kids listing for this attraction is currently flagged as **closed temporarily**. This isn't always accurate — please confirm directly before travelling. **In short:** Arbuthnot Museum is a museum in Peterhead, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 38 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Arbuthnot Museum Explore local heritage at this welcoming St Peter Street museum offering wheelchair access, nearby parking, and an onsite restaurant. Families can enjoy their own picnics in this accessible venue. ## What's nearby - Bon Bon next door - Palace Hotel next door - Peterhead Central School next door - First Class next door - Trinity Boutique 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## What visitors say [MD RASHEDUL ISLAM SUJAN](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118332882564251730245/reviews) ★★★★★ The building in the image is the historic Arbuthnot Museum and Library, also known as the Carnegie Building, located in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. · via Google [paul martin](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117435119117393471513/reviews) ★★★★★ A good old fashioned museum on top of a lovely library. The stuffed animals and plastic robots made an endearing combo and the nooks and crannies revealed info about previous local celebs. A must see in NE Scotland. · via Google [Kyrie Allan](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102063443794267228015/reviews) ★★★★★ Great for the kids. Lovely staff and you find out so much about Peterhead. Plus it doesn't cost much at all. Just a donation. · via Google [Cheryl Jackson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105169782705511673754/reviews) ★★★★★ We found this Museum by accident and very glad we did. There is a room that kids can play in with dressing up and there is also a colouring in area too. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x48838427e2ace0f1:0x949002ef000f2ef5!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** 49 Saint Peter Street, Peterhead, AB42 1QD [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.5070299%2C-1.7815202) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (38 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 9+ **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Peterhead [More attractions in Peterhead](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/attractions) ★ 4.4 (38 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/member/arbuthnot-museum?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01779 477778](tel:01779477778) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Peterhead **Postcode** AB42 1QD **Plus Code** 9C9WG649+R9 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x48838427e2ace0f1:0x949002ef000f2ef5!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48838427e2ace0f1:0x949002ef000f2ef5!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48838427e2ace0f1:0x949002ef000f2ef5!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Peterhead Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DPeterhead%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/camping) ## Quick answers ### Is Arbuthnot Museum any good? Arbuthnot Museum is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 38 Google reviews. ### Is Arbuthnot Museum good for children? Yes, Arbuthnot Museum is listed as good for children. ### Is Arbuthnot Museum indoors or outdoors? Arbuthnot Museum is indoors, so it works on a rainy day. ### What ages is Arbuthnot Museum suitable for? Arbuthnot Museum is best for ages 9+. ### Is Arbuthnot Museum wheelchair accessible? Arbuthnot Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### How do I contact Arbuthnot Museum? Call Arbuthnot Museum on +44 1467 536544. ## More near Arbuthnot Museum ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Palace Hotel ★ 4.2 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/hotels/palace-hotel) - [Albert Hotel ★ 4.5 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/hotels/albert-hotel) - [Printworks ★ 3.6 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/hotels/printworks) - [Trinity Boutique B&B ★ 4.4 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/hotels/trinity-boutique-b-b) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Marina Escape One 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/marina-escape-one-uk45376) - [The Lighthouse ★ 4.5 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/the-lighthouse-ukc9422) - [Craigievar 6.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/craigievar-syk1098838) - [Old Cooperage 6.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/old-cooperage-syk960688) ### Campsites nearby - [Marina Bay Holiday Park ★ 4.5 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/camping/marina-bay-holiday-park) - [Peterhead Lido Caravan Park ★ 4.5 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/camping/peterhead-lido-caravan-park) - [Craighead Holiday Park ★ 4.0 · 6.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/camping/craighead-holiday-park) - [Aden Caravan and Camping ★ 4.5 · 9.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/camping/aden-caravan-and-camping) ### Things to do nearby - [Peterhead Leisure Centre ★ 4.1 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/attractions/peterhead-leisure-centre) - [Peterhead Prison ★ 4.8 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/attractions/peterhead-prison) - [Cruden Bay 6.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/attractions/cruden-bay) - [Aden Country Park ★ 4.5 · 9.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/mintlaw/attractions/aden-country-park)