Interactive maps, uniforms and weaponry displays tracing the 200-year history of the army regiment.
The only Visit Scotland 5-Star Attraction in Aberdeen, the museum tells the extraordinary 200 year story of “the Finest Regiment in the World!”*
Situated in the fashionable west end of Aberdeen, Scotland, in the former home of leading Scottish artist Sir George Reid, The Gordon Highlanders Museum offers a warm, friendly welcome to all our visitors and is a great day out for the family, a wonderful destination for lunch or a professional venue for your conference or meeting.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Museum in the near future.
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday -10:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday -10:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday -10:00am - 4:30pm
Friday -10:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday - CLOSED
Tea Room and Gardens - Admission free.
Wheelchair Friendly
The museum prides itself on being wheelchair friendly with all of our exhibits accesible directly or with the help of a ramp.
We have a small number of wheelchairs for visitors to use. If you would like to use one of these wheelchairs please contact our reception volunteers upon arrival who will be more than happy to help.
The Museum has additional accessibility advice to help you plan your trip.
Access Policy
Mission Statement
To preserve, and make accessible, the heritage of The Gordon Highlanders for the benefit of the people of North East of Scotland and beyond
Vision Statement
The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to delivering high quality exhibitions, events and learning opportunities for a broad range of people. Through the provision of accessible exhibitions, interpretation material, guided tours, workshops, special events and outreach, the Museum aims to inform, educate and inspire both young and old about the history of the Regiment and its place within local, national and world history.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We aim to provide equal access to our buildings and facilities for all visitors. However we will need to take into account the listed building status we enjoy and therefore it should be remembered that some physical alterations will not be possible. Nevertheless as far as is practicable and reasonable we will ensure that our buildings are as accessible as possible.
ACCESS TO THE COLLECTION
We aim to provide various means of access to the collection, including displays, handling, publications, events and virtually via online and other technological means.
The Curator, when interpreting the collection will ensure wide accessibility taking into account our visitors differing requirements and learning styles.
ACCESS TO LEARNING
Essentially a learning establishment, the museum will aim to provide a range of learning opportunities for its visitors. These will include educational programmes supporting the school’s curriculum, as well as a variety of learning and knowledge gathering possibilities aimed at all ages and abilities.
We will constantly review our learning provision to ensure that it meets both the requirements and the expectations of our visitors.
ACCESS TO VISITOR SUPPORT
Our staff and volunteers will assist and welcome all visitors. They will be available throughout the museum to support and help visitors understand and enjoy the collection and will be easily identifiable.
We will consider the needs of all our visitors and will offer, where possible, accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, access for pushchairs and wheelchairs, on-site wheelchairs and seating throughout the museum.
We will aim to provide appropriate signage and navigation tools to suit a range of audiences, including a range of sensory formats and languages.
ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION
We understand that the museum must communicate appropriately both internally and externally.
We aim to promote the museums’ activities and events using accessible communication tools providing alternative formats, upon request, for a range of needs and languages.
We will constantly review our communication provision to ensure that it meets both the requirements and the expectations of our visitors, staff and volunteers.
