Diverse collection of memento’s at Angus Museums new Gift Shops
ANGUSalive Museums & Galleries team are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the newly refurbished museum gift shops at Arbroath Signal Tower Museum, Meffan Museum & Art Gallery and Montrose Museum & Art Gallery when all three museums open 6 days a week from 1 April 2025.
The brand-new gift shop spaces, offering a curated selection of unique and locally inspired items for visitors of all ages, have been supported by Museums Galleries Scotland small grants funding. The new products enhance the museum experience and provide visitors with an opportunity to take home an item which reminds them of their visit. Featuring a diverse collection of handpicked souvenirs, including locally crafted artwork, artisan jewellery, books, museum-exclusive merchandise, and other one-of-a-kind items that reflect the culture and history of the area. Artists prints are also widely available adding to the exhibition of the moment, showcasing work from local artists, further supporting the community and promoting the talent of the region.
Rachel Jackson, Museums and Galleries Operations Lead explained, “Thanks to the support of Museums Galleries Scotland who recognise the difficult times that free museums are experiencing, funding and experienced support allowed us to create new ranges inspired by the wonderful collection and the unique buildings we care for. The gift shop in each museum offers a wonderful opportunity for visitors to continue their museum experience long after they’ve left. Whether you’re looking for a special gift, a unique keepsake, or something to remember your visit, our new shops have something for everyone.”
One of the items in the product range at Montrose Museum was inspired by the striking Magpie Moth in the museum’s collections. Dating back to the 1890s this historic collection acts as a time capsule, a snapshot of the location such species are found. Collected by Montague Gunning, a medical doctor and William Duncan, curator of the museum from 1889-1922 the original collection was expanded by the enthused members of the society. The collection remains a legacy of his meticulous work nearly a century later, with the colours still vibrant.
The new gift shops are open to museum visitors and the general public during regular museum hours, all museums are free to visit. Arbroath Signal Tower Museum, Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, and Montrose Museum & Art Gallery are open throughout the year.
From 1 April until 31 October, Museums are open every Wednesday to Monday from 10:30 to 16:00, with Tuesday being the only day they are closed. More information can be found at https://angusalive.scot/museums-galleries/visit-a-museum-gallery/.
