Excellent Exhibitions at Perth Museum

The Stone of Destiny

After a £27 million redevelopment project, Perth Museum opened its doors on 30th March 2024. At its heart is the Stone of Destiny, also known as the Stone of Scone, one of Scotland and the UK’s most significant historical objects. Returning to Perthshire for the first time in over 700 years, the Stone is the centrepiece of this new Museum and is free for all to view.

Alongside the Stone of Destiny are many collections, artefacts, fascinating objects, together with unique one-off exhibitions.

Macbeth: An Exhibition

The museum has recently announced that their summer show will be Macbeth: An Exhibition.  Known as The Scottish Play, the exhibition explores the historical origins of the King of Scotland and the continuing influence that William Shakespeare’s iconic play has had on art, theatre, music, and film.

Macbeth: An Exhibition, will take visitors on a journey through time, connecting the legendary figure to the landscape of Perthshire From the haunting forests of Birnam Wood to the imposing Dunsinane Hill, the exhibition will unveil the deep-rooted connection between this dramatic tale and Perthshire.

On display for the first time will be a rare 11^th century sword from the time of the real King Macbeth, as well as an example of William Shakespeare’s First Folio, where the tragedy of Macbeth was first printed, on loan from the National Library of Scotland.

Visitors will be invited to uncover the enduring power of Shakespeare’s Macbeth against a backdrop of national identity, monarchy and James VI and I’s fear of witchcraft during his reign.

Tickets for Macbeth: An Exhibition are available to book now through Perthshire Box Office. Join us this summer and learn more about this Scottish story which caps off a hugely successful first year for Perth Museum.

https://perthmuseum.co.uk/new-macbeth-exhibition-to-open-in-april/

Waters Rising

The current exhibition at Perth Museum is Waters Rising.

Waters Rising traces stories and objects connected to flooding from Scotland and abroad, from biblical accounts to Ancient Egypt to North America, and more recent events closer to home. Exploring the growing threat of the global climate emergency whilst examining the impact of flooding and extreme weather events on communities, businesses, and infrastructure in Perth and Kinross, the exhibition also includes photos, memories, and stories from local people.

As part of the exhibition, Perth Museum invited the public to submit photographs of flooding in their local area. The photos have created a central display displaying the community’s lived experiences.

https://www.perthshireboxoffice.com/whats-on/waters-rising

With various meeting spaces, and the opportunity to view the exhibitions and the Stone of Destiny, Perth Museum is a rewarding addition to any Meetings Perthshire event.