Museums · Scottish Highlands
Peterhead Prison Museum
Peterhead Prison 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
About
Peterhead Prison 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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Place summary
Peterhead Prison Museum is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB42. This museum is situated within the former Peterhead Prison, which closed in 2013. It offers insights into the history of the prison system in Scotland and the experiences of inmates.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.4916, -1.7915
- Postcode
- AB42 2ZX
- Phone
- +44 1779 482 200
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- peterheadprisonmuseum.com
Sources
- osm: way/117810520 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peterhead Prison Museum?
- Peterhead Prison Museum is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 57.4916°, -1.7915°.
- What are the opening hours for Peterhead Prison Museum?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Mo-Su 10:00-16:00. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.