Visitors are being invited to experience a unique ‘behind the scenes’ look at the reserve collections of the University of Aberdeen’s Marischal Museum next week.
The collections consist of over 80,000 unique and intriguing objects from across the globe, of which only 2700 are displayed in the museum.
Visitors will be able to witness how these collections are stored and see some of the other highlights of the collection including Inuit anoraks, Aberdeen-made Seaton pottery, spears and arrows from around the world and Chinese terracotta horses.
Members of the public will also have the opportunity to learn about the conservation work which is carried out on the rare artefacts in the Museum's laboratory.
The tours mark the final opportunity for visitors to enjoy the Museum ahead of its temporary closure on 26 June, when building works on the new Aberdeen City Council Headquarters will begin.
The behind the scenes tours of Marischal Museum take place on Sunday 22 and Monday 23 June where tours will begin at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm and on Wednesday 25 June where tours will begin at 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm and 8pm. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
The museum will also be open free to visitors Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm (until Friday 27June), and on Sunday 22 June from 2-5pm.
For more information about the tours contact Kerry Duff, Marischal Museum on (01224) 274301 or email href="mailto:k.j.duff@abdn.ac.uk">k.j.duff@abdn.ac.uk</a></p>