Museums · Central Scotland
Broughty Castle Museum
In or near Dundee.
Broughty Castle Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Broughty Castle Museum is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Broughty Castle Museum is a well-preserved coastal fortress that offers visitors a glimpse into Scotland's history through its exhibitions and displays. Guests can explore the castle grounds, view historical artifacts, and enjoy panoramic views over the River Tay.
Place summary
Broughty Castle Museum is located in central Scotland, postcode DD5. The museum is housed within Broughty Castle, a 15th-century structure that has been repurposed to display local history and maritime exhibits.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4629, -2.8702
- District
- Dundee City
- Postcode
- DD5 2TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Phone
- +44 138 243 6916
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Wed–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 12:30pm–4pm; closed Mon–Tue and 26th Oct to Mar
- Official site
- www.leisureandculturedundee.com
Sources
- osm: node/6428128457 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broughty Castle Museum?
- Broughty Castle Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD5 2TF).
- What is Broughty Castle Museum?
- Broughty Castle Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broughty Castle Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD5 2TF.
- Is Broughty Castle Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Broughty Castle Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broughty Castle Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD5 2TF.