culture perth and kinross

Culture Perth & Kinross are the charitable trust who look after and manage Perth Museum, Perth Art Gallery, Culture Perth and Kinross Libraries and the Local and Family History Service. On this page you will find information on upcoming events and exhibitions.

You can support the work Culture Perth and Kinross does by making a donation.

UPCOMING events

AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Tattie Howking and Tumshie Lanterns – Spooky Seasonal Customs and Tales

Thur 16 Oct: 11:00
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Tour

In the Frame: A Curated Tour

Thur 16 Oct: 14:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Kids

Spooky Stained Glass

Sat 18 Oct: 12:30
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

A Little World of Ants with Cara Rooney

Wed 22 Oct: 10:45
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Tecosca ríg - ‘instructions for kings’

Wed 22 Oct: 19:00
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Tour

Shadows of the Past: The Dark Side of History

Fri 24 Oct: 11:00 & 13:30
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

An Introduction to Landscape Painting: Workshop with Artist Jon Hoad

Sat 1 Nov: 10:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Hands on Art family session: City landscape with wood

Sun 2 Nov: 10:30
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Tour

November Exclusive Insights & Expert Perspectives - Curator-Led Tours of GLASS

Thu 6 Nov: 11:00 & 14:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Fermentation 101

Sat 8 Nov: 10:00
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Jacobite Tales and Tunes at Perth Museum with Lizzie McDougall and Siannie Moodie

Sat 8 Nov: 15:30
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Meet the Artist: Morven Stewart

Thur 13 Nov: 18:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Nature Diaries

Thur 13 Nov: 10:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Capturing Decay: A Pinhole Photography Workshop

Sat 15 Nov: 11:00
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Tour

In the Frame: A Curated Tour

Sat 15 Nov: 1100 & 14:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Hands-on Art: Family draw-along and Storytime with Morag Hood

Sat 15 Nov: 14:00
Zoom
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

The Guide to Mysterious Perthshire with Geoff Holder (online via Zoom)

Wed 19 Nov: 18:00
Scone Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

The Malt Whisky Murders with Natalie Jayne Clark

Wed 19 Nov: 15:00
The Royal Hotel
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Trial by Jury with Mark Bridgeman

Wed 19 Nov: 19:00
Airlie Street Hall
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

An Evening with Marion Todd

Thu 20 Nov: 19:00
Strathearn Community Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

15 Short Walks Perthshire North: Meet the Author

Thu 20 Nov: 19:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Folk Horror and the Landscape – In Conversation with Andrew M. Hurley, David Sodergren, and Barry McCann

Fri 21 Nov: 18:00
Auchterarder Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

The Good Liar with Denise Mina

Fri 21 Nov: 19:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Festival

Folk Horror at the Library

Sat 15 Nov - Sat 22 Nov
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Rooted in Ruin: A Gothic Fiction Workshop with Fiona Barnett

Sat 22 Nov: 11:00
Birnam Arts
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Acts of Malice with Alex Gray

Sun 23 Nov: 15:00
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Treasure Trove in Perthshire

Wed Nov 26: 19:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Sat 29 Nov: 11:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Tour

December Exclusive Insights & Expert Perspectives - Curator-Led Tours of GLASS

Tue 2 Dec: 11:00 & 14:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Storytelling for World Soil Day

Fri 5 Dec: 16:00
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Classical Music

Carols by Candlelight

Sat 13 Dec: 19:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Hands on Art family session: Monochrome painting made easy

Sun Dec 14: 10:30
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Exhibition

GLASS

Fri 4 Apr 2025 - Mon 2 Feb 2026

Venues

Perth Art Gallery

Perth Art Gallery, one of the UK's oldest collections, features works by influential modern Scottish artists, including Joan Eardley, Sir William MacTaggart, Calum Colvin, and Alison Watt. The gallery offers family activities, a shop, a coffee bar, and toilets.

Perth Museum

Perth Museum will open its doors on 30 March 2024 after a £27 million redevelopment project. This world-class cultural and heritage attraction will highlight the fascinating objects and stories that put Perth and Kinross at the centre of Scotland’s story.

AK bell library

The AK Bell Library is the main public library for Perth & Kinross. This bright building is a great place to relax and learn about the history and culture of Perthshire.

PERTH MUSEUM

Perth Museum will open its doors on 30 March 2024 after a £27 million redevelopment project. This world-class cultural and heritage attraction will highlight the fascinating objects and stories that put Perth and Kinross at the centre of Scotland’s story.

The Museum is housed in a heritage Edwardian building that once served as a gathering place hosting everything from markets and concerts, to political conferences and wrestling matches. This historic venue has been transformed into a major visitor attraction by award-winning architects Mecanoo.