Collections - Elgin Museum
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Collections - Elgin Museum
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Collections
Elgin Museum has around 36,000 items in its collections. Most items are on display, however items not on display can be viewed by appointment. Items range from fish fossils dating back over 450 million years to a 21st Century AD energy saving light bulb, and cover everything in between. The collection illustrates the development and history of life in Moray, Scotland, Britain and connections with the wider world.
Archaeology
Moray has a broad range of important archaeological sites, covering every period of prehistory through to the Medieval period and beyond. The Museum collection includes significant archaeological artefacts from the local area.
Art
The Museum’s Art collection contains a number of works of local and national significance, including works by Constable, Turner and Epstein.
Fossils
The Museum’s Fossil collection is Recognised as a Nationally Significant Collection, and contains items from the Old and New Red Sandstones.
Local History
The Local History collection illustrates the story and development of Elgin and the surrounding area.
Other Collections
The Museum also has World Cultures, Natural History, Silver and Costume and Textile collections, as well as changing temporary exhibits.
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What's on at Elgin Museum
Jul
4
Sat
6:15 pm
Elgin Museum Quiz Night 2026
@ Elgin Ex-Servicemens Club
Elgin Museum Quiz Night 2026
@ Elgin Ex-Servicemens Club
Jul 4 @ 6:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday 4th July 2026 6.30pm – 10pm (doors open 6.15pm) @ Elgin Ex-Servicemens Club Join us at our fundraising quiz for a fun night that will test your general (and local) knowledge! Alongside the quiz,…
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Collections
Elgin Museum has around 36,000 items in its collections. Most items are on display, however items not on display can be viewed by appointment. Items range from fish fossils dating back over 450 million years to a 21st Century AD energy saving light bulb, and cover everything in between. The collection illustrates the development and history of life in Moray, Scotland, Britain and connections with the wider world.
Archaeology
Moray has a broad range of important archaeological sites, covering every period of prehistory through to the Medieval period and beyond. The Museum collection includes significant archaeological artefacts from the local area.
Art
The Museum’s Art collection contains a number of works of local and national significance, including works by Constable, Turner and Epstein.
Fossils
The Museum’s Fossil collection is Recognised as a Nationally Significant Collection, and contains items from the Old and New Red Sandstones.
Local History
The Local History collection illustrates the story and development of Elgin and the surrounding area.
Other Collections
The Museum also has World Cultures, Natural History, Silver and Costume and Textile collections, as well as changing temporary exhibits.
Donate to Support Elgin Museum
What's on at Elgin Museum
Jul
4
Sat
6:15 pm
Elgin Museum Quiz Night 2026
@ Elgin Ex-Servicemens Club
Elgin Museum Quiz Night 2026
@ Elgin Ex-Servicemens Club
Jul 4 @ 6:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday 4th July 2026 6.30pm – 10pm (doors open 6.15pm) @ Elgin Ex-Servicemens Club Join us at our fundraising quiz for a fun night that will test your general (and local) knowledge! Alongside the quiz,…
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