Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Cultural Hub in Perth & Kinross
Established in 2016, Culture Perth & Kinross is an independent registered charity dedicated to delivering innovative cultural services across Perth and Kinross. Our mission focuses on connecting communities through arts, heritage, and learning opportunities, operating Perth Museum, Perth Art Gallery, and a network of libraries. With a vision to make cultural collections accessible to all, we offer free admission to permanent exhibitions, host rotating displays, and provide educational programs for schools and families.Our venues feature state-of-the-art facilities including accessible amenities, digital resources, and community spaces. As the UK's only UNESCO City of Craft and Folk Art, we champion local makers while preserving regional history through archives and local studies collections. Our mobile library service reaches rural communities, covering over 50,000 miles annually. Through strategic partnerships and public programs, we strive to make culture integral to everyday life in Perth and Kinross.
Services
Museum exhibitions
Library services
Educational programs
Venue hire
Digital resources
Community workshops
Archival access
Mobile library
UNESCO programs
Family activities
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We are Scotland's only UNESCO City of Craft and Folk Art
- We offer free access to permanent museum and gallery exhibitions
- Our mobile library serves rural communities across 50,000 miles annually
- We provide specialist educational programs for schools and families
- We maintain nationally significant cultural collections and archives
What people say
Free admission
Excellent collections
Family-friendly
Accessible facilities
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Museum exhibitions
Perth Museum hosts rotating exhibitions showcasing local history, archaeological finds and cultural artefacts. Our permanent collection includes the Stone of Destiny. Temporary exhibitions feature regional artists and historical themes. All exhibitions are free to access with donations welcome.
Library services
Our library network offers book lending, digital resources and community programs. Services include e-book access, mobile library routes, family reading sessions and local history research facilities. All libraries provide free wifi and accessible facilities.
Educational programs
We deliver curriculum-linked educational experiences for schools. Programs include museum tours, archive workshops and art classes. Resources cover Scottish history, local studies and creative arts. Booking required for group visits to our cultural venues.
Venue hire
Our venues offer flexible event spaces for conferences, community meetings and cultural events. Facilities include meeting rooms, exhibition spaces and performance areas. All venues provide accessible facilities and technical support for hire.
UNESCO programs
As Scotland's only UNESCO City of Craft and Folk Art, we promote local makers through exhibitions, workshops and international collaborations. Our programs support craft heritage, creative industries and community engagement with traditional and contemporary crafts.
Questions
Are museum entry fees charged?
Permanent museum exhibitions are free to access with voluntary donations welcome. Some special exhibitions and events may have ticket charges.
How can I access library resources remotely?
Our digital e-library provides free access to e-books, audiobooks and magazines. Library card holders can also renew loans and reserve books online.
What educational resources are available for schools?
We offer curriculum-linked museum tours, archive workshops and art classes. Booking required for group visits with specialist learning materials provided.
How do I find local history records?
Our local and family history collections include archives, maps and historical documents. Staff assist with research in person or through online catalogues.
What community craft initiatives exist?
As UNESCO City of Craft, we support local makers through exhibitions, workshops and international collaborations. Community assets include printmaking, glass and ceramics facilities.
Are venue hire facilities available?
Our cultural venues offer event spaces for conferences, meetings and community events with technical support and accessible facilities included.
Reviews (3)
Isla Gray
Dec 22, 2021
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My favourite place in Perth! They hold competitions and activities to help uphold reading habits and they offer a wide range of books. They even have a cafe! However, the Young Adult section is in a real need of reorganisation as it's books of all sorts jumbled together. Other than that, easy to use!
Irene Nute
Sep 07, 2020
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I love this library. The book choice is very varied and I often find recently released titles. On opening up after the Covid lockdown, the measures taken to ensure everyone is safe has been excellent. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.
Felicity
Jan 25, 2018
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A cautious 4 star because we largely abandoned the library for years and years after some sub-optimal experiences with a staff member in the kids section who seemed entirely unsuited to the role. The few times we've been in since that era it's been hit and miss with the staff/culture there. On this visit so far so good. Certainly, the building/facilities are pretty good. There's a cafe. There is an e-book service I've used in the past. Bike parking right outside.
