The archaeological collections span the period from Stone Age to 19th century and include material from the ancient world of the Middle East to the North-East of Scotland. A highlight is excavated material from the medieval burgh of Aberdeen and the numismatic collection which contains several spectacular coin hoards. The fine art collections are wide-ranging with particularly rich holdings of 19th & 20th century Scottish art, early 20th century English art, and a growing collection of international art of the 21st century. The collection includes an important group of historic Aberdeen silver, local costume, Chinese lacquer, the Cochrane Collection of ceramics, and innovative contemporary crafts. The art collection comprises ceramic, glass, metal work, jewellery, costumes, and textiles. The Entire Collection of Aberdeen Art Gallery & MuseumsĪberdeen Art Gallery and Museums possess a rich diversity of collections in disciplines ranging from fine art and applied art to archaeology, maritime, and industrial history.
