Dunkeld Cathedral Chapter House Museum

Dunkeld Cathedral Chapter House Museum

The museum, run on a voluntary basis by Friends of the Cathedral, incorporates a small visual exhibition and a separate History Centre Reading Room. A church and social history collection contains church, community and family memorabilia and records including The Scottish Horse regimental records. An audio guided tour of the museum and cathedral precincts is available. Personal guided tours for groups and school parties can be arranged. The History Centre Reading Room is open every Monday from 10.00 till 12.00 hours or at other times by appointment.

The Friends of the Cathedral voluntarily conduct guided tours of the 14C cathedral and museum throughout the year for visitors, community organisations and educational groups. The tour covers the history of the cathedral, its architectural details, its place in the community and some of the interesting monuments.

A guide is also present in the cathedral every weekday through June, July, August and September between 10.30am-12.30pm to welcome people, answer questions and show them around if required.

An information leaflet is available free of charge in many languages including: Czech, Dutch, French, Gaelic, German, Hungarian, Italian, Russian and Chinese.

It is advisable to book a guided tour which takes approximately an hour.

Venue Category: 
Religious Buildings
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Activities provided: 
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
No
Curriculum: 
Citizenship
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Religious Education
Suitability: 
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?: 
No
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Educational Experience: 
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Venue Address: 
Cathedral Street
Dunkeld
PH8 0AW
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
01738 710654
01350 727786 to book tours

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