Name: Zoology Museum and Botanic Garden
Rating: 5.0

Zoology Museum and Botanic Garden

University of Aberdeen - King's College, King's College, Aberdeen AB24 3FX, UK

1-99 Years

Description

The Zoology Museum's displays are worldwide in scope, from protozoa to the great whales, including taxidermy, skeletal material, study skins, fluid-preserved specimens and models. There are two entrances to the Zoology museum: on Tillydrone Avenue at the top of the stairs or via Cruickshank Gardens.

Find information on our range of exhibition venues including the changing displays in the Gallery in the Sir Duncan Rice Library and the Zoology Museum. Learn more about our events programme, and how to access collections through the Collections Research Room.

Entry is free to all. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Zoology Museum: The Zoology Museum's displays are worldwide in scope, from protozoa to the great whales, including taxidermy, skeletal material, study skins, fluid-preserved specimens and models.
The Gallery: The Gallery is the primary venue for our ongoing programme of temporary exhibitions, showcasing collections from across University Collections. Situated on the ground floor of the Sir Duncan Rice Library, visitors are warmly welcomed and entry is free to all. You can find the gallery to the left of the welcome desk, follow the footprints on the floor!
Zoology Collection highlights: The zoology museum is filled with loads of colourful characters! There are some familiar favourites, like Rani the tiger, the butterflies and the mammal skeletons. But here we want to highlight some of the other animals, and models, found in the collections.
Animals in the Collections: Animals don't just live in the zoology museum and collection, we have animals all over the place in rare books, archive and museum collections. Check out some of the highlights below for more information!
Zoology Resources: We've created a series of online resources available to all, from quizzes and games to podcasts and a virtual guided tour. Enjoy these Zoology related activities!

Facilities

Parking: Parking on site during term time is reserved for staff and students Monday-Friday.
Food & Drinks: There are no food outlets available in the building, however there are numerous cafes and food outlets on campus.
Toilets: Toilets are located on the ground floor of the building, including an accessible toilet and changing facilities, as well as free period products in line with the Scottish Government's initiative.

Website

Contact

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday - Friday: 10:00 to 16:00.

Address: University of Aberdeen - King's College, King's College, Aberdeen AB24 3FX, UK

Post Code: AB24 3FX

Council: Aberdeen

County: Aberdeenshire

By Car: If you are visiting with a buggy or wheelchair, parking on the Chanonry and entering via Cruickshank Botanic Garden (AB24 3UU) is much easier as it avoids stairs. Thank you for your understanding. To access the museum, park on the eastern side of the botanic garden and follow the paved path through the gardens, up the ramp and into the zoology building, the path is marked in yellow on the map below.
By Bus: First Bus no. 19 is the most direct, stopping just outside the museum. Numbers 1, 1B, 2 and 20 also stop on campus, approximately a five-minute walk from the library gallery. Service 17 & 18 stop at Burnett Place which is about a 10 minute walk from the entrance. Stagecoach buses no. 50, X60, X63. X67, X68 & 291 also stop on King Street a short walk away from the library gallery. Service 727 stops at Burnett Place which is about a 10 minute walk from the entrance. For more information on times and to plan your journey please visit the Stagecoach website.
By Bike: A small number of bike stands are available at both entrances. At the Tillydrone avenue entrance these are located in the parking area, below the steps that lead to the entrance. When entering from Cruickshank Gardens, the bike stands are just to the right of the entrance.
By Foot: The Zoology museum is approximately ten minutes walking distance from the main campus. This route takes the visitor through the Cruickshank Gardens.
Parking: Parking on site during term time is reserved for staff and students Monday-Friday.