Welcome
Hello and welcome to the summer edition of the AAGM Volunteer Bulletin. We’ll be sharing this newsletter every few months to keep you in the loop with exciting updates, events, and opportunities across our venues.
It’s shaping up to be a busy and brilliant summer – we can’t wait to see you!
Spotlight on the McBey Library
Thanks to the incredible work of our volunteers, the McBey Art Reference Library is now open. Over the past two and a half years, volunteers Mary, Gill, and Peggy have been hard at work sorting through over 250 boxes of books, letters, diaries, and artworks.
The library is named after local artist James McBey, whose widow Marguerite donated his personal collection after his passing in 1959. It includes not only art reference books but also McBey’s own library – a treasure trove of fascinating materials.
“Faced with a mountain of boxes and a packed library, the task was daunting – but we did it! We’ve loved working with the curators and discovering the richness of this collection. We hope visitors enjoy it as much as we do.”
The library also holds important historical documents, including:
- World War I & II Rolls of Honour
- The Piper Alpha Disaster Book of Condolence
Open Thursdays & Saturdays, 10:00–16:00
What’s On: Monsters of the Deep
Science Fact or Fiction?
Dive into the mysteries of the ocean this summer with our thrilling new exhibition! From mythical sea creatures to real-life deep-sea wonders, Monsters of the Deep explores the strange and spectacular.
- See the Feegee mermaid, a giant Japanese spider crab, and the skull of a killer whale
- Marvel at a megalodon tooth and a narwhal’s double tusks
- Discover how scientists explore the ocean’s darkest depths
Tickets:
£10 Adults
£7 Concessions
£14 Exhibition Pass (unlimited entry)
Children 12 and under go free
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer roles are now listed on the Aberdeen City Council website.
You can still find AAGM-specific opportunities on our own pages too.
If you have any questions or ideas, feel free to contact our Volunteer Liaison Officer:
Amy Thomson – amythomson@aberdeencity.gov.uk
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We’re so grateful for everything you do – thank you for being part of the AAGM volunteer community.
