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Celebrating 50 Years

Posted on July 16, 2025

The museum was founded over 50 years ago in 1971: this short video made in 2021 celebrates this achievement in 20 objects (7:47 minutes)

https://ice-museum-scotland.hw.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/50_years_v18.mp4
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To see a collection of short videos highlighting aspects of the collection please visit our Video Highlights page.

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Visiting the Museum

The museum is currently open to the public between the hours of 07.00 and 18.00 on Mon – Fri. Members of the public are welcome to visit independently.  Items on display are located in and around the William Arrol Building.

If anyone would like a guided tour or wish to study an item not on display please email icescotlandmuseum@gmail.com with a request – we are always happy to help.

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School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS)
Heriot-Watt University
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