Our Aberdeen

Name: Our Aberdeen
Start: 2025-10-02T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-02T15:30:00+01:00
Location: Aberdeen Treasure Hub Museum Centre

Schedule

Thu Oct 02 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Aberdeen Treasure Hub Museum Centre | Aberdeen, SC

Stay well, stay connected and learn something new about the history of the North East through objects in the city’s collection. These relaxed and sociable sessions are led by our fantastic community of local volunteers.
No need to book, just come along. These free sessions include a cup of tea / coffee and a biscuit. Everyone is welcome – we look forward to seeing you.
Please consider making a donation to support our programme.

2 October, 14:00-15:30
Aberdeen on film
To mark the centenary of the National Library of Scotland, we’re bringing our city to the screen. See and hear archive footage of Aberdeen through the decades and handle objects from the collection.

6 November, 14:00-15:30
Art and Energy
Explore the story of energy, oil and gas in Aberdeen. This relaxed session offers a chance to see items being considered for an upcoming exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery and share your thoughts. What do these objects say about our city’s past, present and future?

5 February, 14:00-15:30
Crafted in the North East
Get hands-on with exquisite items from the collection and hear the stories behind their creation. Discover beautifully-crafted objects made right here in the North East. This relaxed session offers a chance to explore new works made as part of our micro-commissions programme, as well as locally-sourced items purchased with support from the Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums.

5 March, 14:00-15:30
View of Aberdeen
Join us for a relaxed session exploring a selection of objects heading into the upcoming View of Aberdeen exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery. You’ll have the chance to see these items up close, share your thoughts, and help shape the exhibition by contributing your own stories and responses. This is a unique opportunity to have your voice heard and be part of the curatorial process.

Aberdeen Treasure Hub location:
Granitehill Road
Northfield
Aberdeen
AB16 7AX