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About Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums

Looking for a playful, creative day out with your little ones? From interactive trails to lively sessions, Aberdeen Art Gallery is the perfect place for families to explore, imagine and make memories together - and there’s even more to discover across our other venues.

Family-friendly facilities: Welcoming, accessible spaces / Baby changing facilities / Café / Sensory bags available at the Welcome Desk / Breastfeeding friendly / Buggy parking / Lockers for bags / Changing Places toilet

Explore and Play
10 Things to Do Trail – Pick up a trail and discover fun things throughout the gallery
Playful Spaces Trail – Let curiosity lead the way
Meet the Craiturs – Find the clan of curious clay creatures hidden around the gallery
Explorer Trail - Pick up at any of our venues

Gallery Highlights
Gallery 6 Feasting – Get busy in the play café
Gallery 7 Exploring Art – Interact and create
Gallery 18 People and Portraits – Get dressed up

Gallery

Our events

Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums

Family Fun: Art Cart

4th Jul, 11th Jul, 18th Jul +3 more
1:00pm - 3:00pm
All ages School age (5+y)
Aberdeen city

Join us in the Sculpture Court of the Art Gallery for fun, hands-on craft activities led by our talented artists. These relaxed, drop-in sessions are perfect for families with children aged 5–12. Come along and get creative together!

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Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums

Guthrie's Goslings

10th June 2026 at 10:30am
10:30am - 11:15am
Toddlers (1-3y) Preschool (3-5y)
Aberdeen city

Join Guthrie the Goose for our monthly adventure in art. Each session is different, with music, dance, crafts, games and playful surprises to spark young imaginations.

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Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums

Guthrie's Goslings

10th June 2026 at 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:45pm
All ages Toddlers (1-3y) Preschool (3-5y)
Aberdeen city

Join Guthrie the Goose for our monthly adventure in art. Each session is different, with music, dance, crafts, games and playful surprises to spark young imaginations.

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Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums

Family Fun: Art Cart

15th Jul, 16th Jul, 17th Jul
11:00am - 1:00pm
All ages School age (5+y)
Aberdeen city

Join us in the Sculpture Court of the Art Gallery for fun, hands-on craft activities led by our talented artists. These relaxed, drop-in sessions are perfect for families with children aged 5–12. Come along and get creative together!

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