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Tolbooth Museum

Aberdeen , United Kingdom

Last verified: Oct 5, 2025 Source confidence: Medium Sources: Google

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0300 020 0293
Website
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Address
Castle St, Aberdeen AB11 5BB, UK

About this museum

Housed in a historic 17th - century jail, the Tolbooth Museum offers a compelling glimpse into Aberdeen's criminal justice past. Visitors can explore authentic cells, period artifacts, and immersive displays that reveal the harsh realities of imprisonment during different eras. Entry is free, allowing guests to step back in time and discover the building's rich architectural and social heritage.

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  • Free admission every day
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  • Plan for about an hour
  • Verified Oct 5, 2025

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Castle St, Aberdeen AB11 5BB, UK

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  • 4.4 rating from 282 reviews

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