Museums and Galleries

Inveraray Maritime Museum

Arctic Penguin, Inveraray, Argyll PA32 8UY

Tel: 01499 302213

A unique Maritime experience on one of the world's last iron sailing ships. Enjoy the fascinating collection of Clyde Maritime displays, memorabilia, stunning archive film and entertaining hands-on activities gathered from far and wide on board our unique three masted schooner. Marvel at the skill of the ancient mariner who lovingly crafted shell valentines for his sweetheart, or engraved walrus tusks and whales teeth with the tragedies and events which touched his life. Relive the horrors on emigrant and slave ships. Graphic tableaux in the lower hold depict the hardships suffered aboard ship during the Highland Clearances when landowners callously evicted whole communities to empty the land for sheep. Savour the luxury of steam yacht accommodation and uncover the most intimate secrets of the Victorian lady afloat. Be amazed at the famous Pepper's ghost illusion. Witness the terrible end of Scotland's most notorious pirate. Bring his grizzly remains back to life - if you dare.

And way, way down in the bowels of the ship lies Davy Jones Locker with it's own attractions specially created for our younger visitors.

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