Arbroath Signal Tower Museum
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Arbroath Signal Tower Museum
Arbroath’s Signal Tower Museum is located near the picturesque harbour in a complex of buildings which were originally used as the shore station and accommodation for the Bell Rock Lighthouse. Built in 1813, Signal Tower served the lighthouse until it was decommissioned in 1955 and became a museum in 1974.
The museum enables residents and visitors alike to hear the story of the magnificent Bell Rock Lighthouse and its influence on the town’s social and industrial history.
The new galleries located within the charming Lighthouse Keepers cottages opened in September 2019. There you can explore the ‘Spotlight on Arbroath’s Fishing Heritage’ exhibition complete with audio-visual games and quizzes as well as the captivating ‘Landing the Catch’ photography exhibition displaying photographs by the late Jonathan Ogilvie observing fisherman during the 1980s.
Hear about the story of the magnificent Bell Rock Lighthouse and how the coastal town’s connection with the sea has influenced Arbroath’s social, industrial and ecclesiastical history. Using multi-media displays and historic objects, the museum tells the story of Arbroath’s fishing and maritime industries.
Conquer the Tower at the Signal Tower Museum!
Visitors can climb the dramatic spiral staircase and visit the tower room by joining one of our enlightening tower tours or for those who are unable to climb the 70 steps and ladder into the room there is an opportunity for a virtual visit, which is also available in Gaelic, Polish and Romanian.
Museum Gift Shop
Arbroath Signal Tower Museum Gift Shop offers a curated selection of unique and locally inspired items for visitors of all ages.
The product range 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.
Museum Gift Shops have been supported by Museums Galleries Scotland small grants funding.
Entrance is Free!
Situated beside Arbroath harbour on the A92. Wheelchair access to lower floors. Computer system provides information in regard to upper floor.
Our museum is dog friendly, we welcome visitors with well-behaved dogs. We expect owners to pick up and dispose appropriately of any dog mess and to inform a member of our team, as soon as possible of an accidents or damage caused by the dog, on the premises.
We also ask that –
- Your dog is on a short lead and kept into your side at all times
- Your dog is not left on its own anywhere on the premises
- Your dog is not soaking wet when entering the premises, but be dried off before entering
- Your dog keeps all paws on the floor, to prevent any jumping up on displays or sitting on furniture
- You take your dog out of the museum if it becomes unsettled, barks repeatedly or causes upset to other visitors
Off street parking is available in Angus Council sites (charges apply).
A small car park sits in front of the museum. Should this car park be full, an Angus Council car park is available nearby, at the harbour.
The museum is a 10-15 minute walk from the train station.
There are local bus services. Visit Angus Council website for further information.
From Arbroath Bus Station, the museum is approximately a 10 minute walk. No bus stop outside museum.
Bike rack is located just outside the museum gates.