Meffan Museum & Art Gallery

01/11/2026

Open until 4pm today, pop in if you are out and about on this lovely sunny Sunday!

🎨 Discover creativity from across Scotland.

The Meffan Winter Show 2026 is now open at Meffan Museum & Art Gallery in Forfar, bringing together paintings, sculpture, textiles and ceramics by professional and amateur artists.

This annual show is now a key event in the Scottish arts calendar, providing an opportunity for artists of all levels based in Scotland to exhibit their work.

Drop in, explore the exhibition and vote for your favourite amateur artwork in the Visitor’s Choice Award. You may even find a unique piece to take home or to give as a Christmas gift.

The free exhibition runs until 11 January 2027.

👉 Discover the Meffan Winter Show: https://orlo.uk/q7rlS

01/11/2026

As we move into the winter period our hours change, from 1 November 2026 - 31 March 2027 you can visit us on -

Friday 10:30 - 4:00
Saturday 10:30 - 4:00
Sunday 10:30 - 4:00
Monday 10:30 - 4:00

Forfar Meffan Museum & Gallery is also open Thursdays in November and December.

Arbroath Signal Tower Museum Meffan Museum & Art Gallery Montrose Museum & Art Gallery

31/10/2026

Our favourite time of the year is here...welcome back Winter Show! Do not miss this wonderful exhibition, open Thurs - Monday 10.30 - 4pm, FREE admission and dogs welcome too!

09/10/2026

Catch this beauty it before it ends on October 11th!

08/10/2026

Check out these fabulous masks created by participants at our Autumn Art Club yesterday! Thanks to everyone that came along - we hope you had fun!
ANGUSalive Museums and Galleries

04/10/2026

Join us on the evening of 22nd October for an exciting musical experience with Internationally renowned Quartet Malamatina, fresh from concerts in Canada and the UK. Tickets: £19-£31, incl. complimentary drinks and refreshments. 🎟️
For more information and booking visit: https://angusalive.scot/events/quartet-malamatina/

🎸 Classical music, but not as you know it…

Scotland’s bold and innovative Quartet Malamatina is bringing a fresh twist to forfar this October! 🎶

Join us on Thursday 22 October at Meffan Museum & Art Gallery for an intimate evening of captivating guitar music, featuring imaginative arrangements, contemporary works and a unique take on classical traditions.

Supported by the Chamber Music Scotland Small Venues Touring Fund, Quartet Malamatina is helping to reshape the future of classical guitar – creating exciting musical experiences for audiences of all backgrounds 🎼

Set against the atmospheric backdrop of The Meffan, this promises to be a memorable night of music in one of Angus' most beautiful cultural spaces.

Find out more and plan your visit: https://angusalive.scot/quartet-malamatina-at-the-meffan/

03/10/2026

We are also taking part in Scottish Museums Day today! Help us celebrate here at the Meffan by taking part in our Museum Bingo game and receive a free greetings card!

03/10/2026

Help us celebrate Scottish Museums Day today - take part in our A - Z Museum Bingo! House anyone?

🔍 What will you discover this Scottish Museums Day?

Enjoy a day of discovery at Arbroath Signal Tower Museum, Meffan Museum & Art Gallery and Montrose Museum & Art Gallery.

Explore Angus’s maritime story, see ancient Pictish stones, discover natural history and fine art collections, and take part in A to Z bingo, from Armour to Zoological specimens, as you make your way around the museums. There’s something to spark the curiosity of visitors of all ages.

👉 Find out more and start planning your visit: https://orlo.uk/dy3CV

02/10/2026

An interesting schedule of talks planned - including a talk on the fantastic Tartan & Turmoil story by our Collections Lead in November

SESSION 26 - 27
We are delighted to announce our programme of talks this year. We meet on the first Thursday of every month as detailed below. Meetings are held at the East, Old and Inverarity Parish Church, Forfar at 7.30pm. Visitors are able to attend any meeting, admission is £3. Senior School students can attend for free.
Full year membership is available by contacting [email protected] or signing up in person at a meeting.

02/10/2026

Apologies to our visitors, but the Tartan & Turmoil exhibition will not be accessible at Montrose Museum on Saturday 3 October due to a conference taking place in the gallery. Thank you for your understanding, please do come and visit on another date, we are open everyday 10.30 - 4.00. (closed Tuesdays)