Montrose Museum & Art Gallery

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Montrose Museum & Art Gallery Welcome to the Official Facebook for the Montrose Museum run by ANGUSalive. Free Admission. DD11 1PU. DD8 1BB. DD10 8HF.

Founded in 1842 one of Scotland’s first purpose-built museums visitors can explore art works, local history, natural history, and maritime history collections. Founded in 1842 by Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Montrose Museum was built in a neo-classical style with ionic columns at the entrance, inspired by Greek temples of learning, inside the galleries display an incredible array of artefacts from the earliest archaeological finds to the Marquis of Montrose and the Jacobite uprisings, through to contemporary maritime history. One of Scotland’s first purpose-built museums, three large galleries offer the opportunity to explore local history, natural history, and maritime history collections. A beautiful art gallery provides space for changing contemporary art exhibitions. We have museums in Arbroath, Forfar and Montrose, plus galleries in Arbroath and Carnoustie Libraries which have fascinating displays of objects and photographs relating to the life and work in Angus. Behind the scenes there is a wealth of local history, archaeology, natural history and geology. Our Collections can be searched online at https://angusalive.adlibhosting.com/home

The museums and galleries all all free to enter and have busy diaries of events, temporary exhibitions and family activities. Opening Hours:

1 April - 31 October we are open everyday except Tuesday 10.30am - 4pm.

1 November 2025 - 31 March we are open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10.30am - 4pm

Signal Tower Museum Arbroath
Ladyloan, Arbroath. Tel. 01241 464554
Email [email protected]

Meffan Museum & Art Gallery Forfar
20 West High Street, Forfar. Tel. 01307 491771
Email [email protected]

Montrose Museum & Art Gallery
Panmure Place, Montrose. Tel. 01674 907447
Email [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE LAST ADMISSION IS 3.30pm for all venues.

23/10/2026

Come and join an inclusive creative writing workshop – If Stone Could Speak.
Exploring the world of Adam Christie, an artist and sculptor from Shetland who lived most of his life in the Montrose Sunnyside Hospital and carved a fascinating collection of stone heads, some of which are housed in the museum.

Engage with Adam’s story and express your own creative voice. If stone could speak what would it say?

You do not need any experience of creative writing or any knowledge about Adam Christie, this will be a fun and accessible workshop.

All you need is something to write with and a willingness to give it a go!

The workshop will be led by playwright and creative writing tutor Matthew Knights. This is a project of Knights Theatre supported by Creative Scotland and ANGUSalive.

There will also be a work in progress reading of a new play If Stone Could Speak on Friday 6 November at Montrose Museum.

If you have any queries about accessing the workshop please email [email protected].

Price: Donation (Suggested £5)

21/10/2026
18/10/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable experience! 🎭
Living History Talk & performance: Killiecrankie and Dunkeld with Dale MacDougall-Haigh is coming to Montrose Museum! 🏛️ Join us for an immersive and interactive talk that will transport you back in time to one of Scotland's most pivotal moments in history. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The battle of Killiecrankie is one of Scotland's most famous, most bloody, and most often misunderstood battles. This interactive talk by Dale MacDougall-Haigh, dressed in period costume, will delve into the 'what', 'why', and 'how' of the famous battle where Bonnie Dundee led his men to victory in support of the exiled King. 🏰

All ages are welcome to attend, and booking is required (tickets are free, but don't wait - secure your spot now! 🎟️) on 07/11/2026 from 14:00 - 15:00. Please note that under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Don't miss this unique opportunity to relive history and be inspired by the stories of the past! 🌟

Tickets available via: https://angusalive.scot/events/killiecrankie-and-dunkeld/

Come visit our Haunted Museum this Friday!
12/10/2026

Come visit our Haunted Museum this Friday!

Happy National Pumpkin Seed Day! 🎃Don't forget to take place in Harvest Happiness this October with your family. 🌛🍁
07/10/2026

Happy National Pumpkin Seed Day! 🎃
Don't forget to take place in Harvest Happiness this October with your family. 🌛🍁

Waddle-it be?  🪿
04/10/2026

Waddle-it be? 🪿

Goosefest has come to the Montrose Museum!
02/10/2026

Goosefest has come to the Montrose Museum!

Apologies to our visitors, but the Tartan & Turmoil exhibition will not be accessible at Montrose Museum on Saturday 3 O...
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)

Address

Montrose Museum, Panmure Place
Montrose
DD108HF

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441674907447

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