Museums · Central Scotland
Oban War & Peace Museum
In or near Dunbeg.
Oban War & Peace Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Oban War & Peace Museum is a museum located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Oban War & Peace Museum showcases a diverse collection of artefacts and photographs that highlight the cultural history of Oban and its maritime significance. Visitors can explore exhibits related to local industries, transportation, and the town's role during wartime.
Place summary
Oban War & Peace Museum is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA34. This museum focuses on the local history and impact of war, featuring exhibits that cover various aspects of conflict and peace in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4158, -5.4738
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 5PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Phone
- +44 1631 570007
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; closed Fridays at 2pm
- Official site
- www.obanmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7293339752 (ODbL)
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Oban Distillery
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Congregational Church, Tweeddale Street, Oban
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Oban Backpackers Hostel
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King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban
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Oban Stone of Remembrance
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Battery Hill
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Oban 51st Highland Division War Memorial
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Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oban War & Peace Museum?
- Oban War & Peace Museum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 5PX).
- What is Oban War & Peace Museum?
- Oban War & Peace Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oban War & Peace Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 5PX.
- Is Oban War & Peace Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Oban War & Peace Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oban War & Peace Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 5PX.