Falconer Museum

Tolbooth Street
Forres
Morayshire
IV36 1PH

Tel: +44 (0)1309 673 701
Email: museums.forres@moray.gov.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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The museum was built to commemorate the life of Hugh Falconer, fossil collector, botanist and contributor to Darwin's theories of evolution. This Victorian gem is full of objects illustrating the history of Forres, one of Scotland's oldest towns. Exhibits tell the story of Moray's past from prehistory to the present day.

Educational Services

The Moray Museum service provides free family activities in the holidays, workshops for schools, community events and information on family and local history.
Opening Times
(2011 times)
November to end of March:
Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm.

April to October:
Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm.

July and August:
In addition open Sundays 1.00pm to 4.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Free.

Directions
Follow the brown Tourist Information signs to the museum, which is just off Forres High Street.Free car parking behind the museum in Leys Road car park.
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Nearby Hotels
Cluny Bank Hotel (1 Mile)*
Nestling in the bank of Cluny Hill, this small, family-run Victorian hotel offers award-winning food and overlooks the beautiful village of Forres, between Aberdeen and Inverness.
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Westmuir (7 Miles)*
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