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Falconer Museum
Named after Hugh Falconer (1808 – 1865), a contemporary of Charles
Darwin, the museum was extensively refurbished in 2007 with a grant
from the Heritage Lottery Fund .
Hugh, a native of Forres,
spent his life travelling in India and Europe researching fossil
evidence, and bequeathed a sum of money to establish the museum in
Forres for ‘art and science’. The museum has a wealth of information
about the people and history of Forres and the surrounding area. The
Hugh Falconer room includes an audio-visual presentation on Hugh’s life
and work, including contemporary scenes from the foothills of the
Himalayas where he collected many of his fossils.
The museum also offers learning and outreach activities including visits to schools, groups and community organisations.
Click here to listen to a sound clip from the Centre
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USEFUL INFORMATION:
Opening Hours:
April to October Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm,
November to March, Monday to Friday 11am to 12, and 1pm to 4pm
Admission:
Free, donations welcome
Contact:
For more information please visit
www.moray.gov.uk/museums
Tel: 01309 673701
Location:
Tolbooth Street, Forres IV36 1PH