Perth & Kinross
The establishment of Perth’s museum collections coincided with a period of rapid British Imperial expansion. As people from Perth & Kinross emigrated or travelled to capitalise on the opportunities which an expanding Empire offered, they sent or brought back evidence of their interactions with other cultures and societies. Many worked for The Honourable British East India Company; a private trading company which controlled huge areas of the Indian sub-continent and exploited ‘market opportunities’ through invasion, coercion, and advantageous alliances.
This tour explores some of the activities of the East India Company through the lens of the museum collections on display at Perth Museum.
There will be four tours on Saturday 14th September:
- 11:00 - 11:30
- 12:00 - 12:30
- 13:30 - 14:00
- 14:30 - 15:00
Tours limited to 10 people and must be booked in advance.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
The entrance to Perth Museum from South St John’s Place is accessible by a ramp, with automatic doors at the top providing access to the vennel.
The vennel is flat, with no stairs, and visitors to the museum can access both the on-site cafe and the museum from here.
Similarly, the streetscape on the north side of St John’s Place provides level, accessible entry to the museum, with automatic doors in use to the vennel.
Perth Museum has lift access to all floors.
Assistance dogs are always welcome in Perth Museum, in both the onsite cafe and the museum. Fresh water is available.
Key Information
Tours limited to 10 people and must be booked in advance via PBO.
Where to find us
Address
- St John's Place
- Perth
- PH1 5SZ