About Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum
This historic harbourside museum welcomes families for a fascinating glimpse into local heritage, with snacks on offer and the option to enjoy your own picnic by the water.
What's nearby
- The Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant next door
- Stonehaven Harbour next door
- The Ship Inn, Stonehaven next door
- Marine Hotel next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 1:30 – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 1:30 – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 1:30 – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 1:30 – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 1:30 – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
- 1:30 – 4:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lovely small museum that’s well worth visiting when you’re in Stonehaven. The friendly and welcoming staff are happy to share information and make your visit enjoyable. The museum has an interesting collection of local artefacts, historical displays, and exhibits about Stonehaven’s past, including its time as a prison. It’s a great place to learn about the town’s history and heritage. Admission is free, and it’s an excellent stop for anyone exploring Stonehaven Harbour. Highly recommended for history lovers and families alike.
· via Google
An amazing museum for Stonehaven. A lot of history to be seen and felt here. A lot of well preserved objects. Please follows the rules and if you feel for it you can donate whatever you feel to, for this keeps this place going. The people working there are kind.
· via Google
The Tolbooth Museum in Stonehaven is a fascinating place full of history, offering a glimpse into the past of the town and the Aberdeenshire region. The museum is housed in a historic building dating back to the 16th century, which originally served as a prison and later as a courthouse. Visitors can learn about the lives of local people in the past as well as significant events in Stonehaven's history. Admission is free, making it an accessible destination for anyone interested in the region's history.
· via Google
Free entry. Great little museum. Well worth a trip. Small gift shop. Information of unusual practice of babies being baptised from tollbooth window during Second Reformation or Covenanter period of real interest.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 3 Old Pier, Stonehaven, AB39 2JU Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (85 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- No
- Destination
- Stonehaven