What's On
Wreck and Rescue
Exhibitions and Displays
Once it was simply ‘derrin’ do’ and brute strength against the elements. Today, changes in equipment, personnel and organisation have all helped improve water safety in and around Aberdeen.
10 February 2024-16 February 2025
Lunchtime Talk: History of Aberdeen Lifeboat Station and the RNLI
Talks and Tours
Talk by Bill Deans MBE, Deputy Launch Authority, Aberdeen Lifeboat Station
Wednesday 20 March 2024, 12.30pm-1.15pm
Family Fun: Whatever floats your boat!
Workshops
Drop-in to the Maritime Museum and put your design skills to the test, in this fun watery challenge. Can you build a floating, weight carrying vessel using basic craft supplies?
Monday 1 April 2024, 10.30am-12.30pm
Lunchtime Talk: ‘The Ship in the Kirk’ – Ship models in Aberdeen’s churches
Talks and Tours
Talk by Dr Meredith Greiling, Principal Curator of Technology, National Museums Scotland
Wednesday 17 April 2024, 12.30pm-1.15pm
Lunchtime Talk: The Skabbit Horse: Contagion in Mediaeval Aberdeen
Talks and Tours
Talk by Martin Hall, Archivist, Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums
Wednesday 15 May 2024, 12.30pm-1.15pm
Lunchtime Talk: Stonehaven Open Air Pool: Past, Present, Future
Talks and Tours
Talk by Steve Harris, Chair, Friends of SOAP
Wednesday 19 June 2024, 12.30pm-1.15pm