Marischal Museum facts for kids
The Marischal Museum was a special place in Aberdeen, Scotland. It was a museum that focused on understanding different human cultures. It also showed amazing objects, called artifacts, from all over the world.
This museum was part of the University of Aberdeen. It was located inside Marischal College. This college is a very grand building. It is built in a style called neo-gothic. People say it is the second-largest granite building in the whole world!
The Marischal Museum is now closed to visitors. But it still works as a centre for the University of Aberdeen's museum collections.
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What Was Inside Marischal Museum?
The Marischal Museum had many interesting things. It was known for its special collections. These collections included items from Ancient Egypt and ancient Greece and Rome.
Amazing Objects from Around the World
The museum also had many objects from different cultures. These were called non-Western ethnography pieces. They helped people learn about how different groups of people lived.
Scottish History and Old Coins
You could also find items about Scottish prehistory. This means things from a very long time ago in Scotland. The museum also had a collection of old coins. This study is called numismatics.
The collections at the University of Aberdeen are very important. The Scottish Government has said they are nationally significant. This means they are very valuable for Scotland's history and culture.
Why Did the Museum Close?
The Marischal Museum closed its doors in July 2008. This was because Marischal College needed a lot of repair work.
What Happened to Marischal College?
Part of Marischal College opened again in 2011. It became the main office for the Aberdeen City Council. But the museum part stayed closed to the public.
What Does the Museum Do Now?
Even though it's closed to visitors, the museum is still busy. It now works as a special centre for museum collections. It has a lab where old objects are carefully looked after. This is called a conservation laboratory. There are also storage areas for research. Plus, it has offices and workshops. All of this helps the University of Aberdeen's other museums.
Discovering Collections at King's Museum
To let people still see the amazing objects, the University of Aberdeen opened a new place. It is called King's Museum. This museum opened in April 2011.
Where is King's Museum?
King's Museum is much smaller than the old Marischal Museum. It is located in the Old Aberdeen Town House. This building is part of the King's College campus. King's College is in Old Aberdeen.
What Can You See at King's Museum?
King's Museum often changes its exhibitions. This means they show different groups of objects at different times. Many of these objects used to be on display at the Marischal Museum. Now, they are stored safely and brought out for everyone to enjoy at King's Museum.
