Celebrating in style
Perth Museum invited the public to help celebrate the venue’s remarkable first year of opening with a series of special events and offers over the weekend (27 - 30 March).
Since opening its doors to the people of Perth and the world on 30 March 2024, the Museum has welcomed over 250,000 visitors, exceeding its annual visitor target of 167,000 by 50%. More than 75,000 people have viewed the Stone of Destiny alone.
The impact of the success has been felt far beyond the walls of the Museum. Perth and Kinross Council recorded an average 68% increase in footfall when comparing 2024 with 2023, even in traditionally quiet months such as November.
The Museum has been no stranger to the awards circuit in the past year, scooping up:
- Cultural Building of the Year at the Archello Awards
- Best Civic Brand Identity at the Scottish Design Awards
- The Museums Association Social Justice Award for its first temporary exhibition Unicorn
- Best Travel PR Campaign at the Roxhill Media Awards
- Small Regeneration Project of the Year at the Scottish Property Award
It has also been nominated for three prestigious Museum + Heritage Awards:
- Best Use of Digital – UK for the Stone of Destiny Experience at Perth Museum
- Marketing + Communications Campaign of The Year for the Perth Museum Opening Campaign
- Sustainable Project of The Year for Waters Rising at Perth Museum
The Museum + Heritage Awards Ceremony will take place in London on 15 May 2025.
