Museum Shop Sunday

Museum Shop Sunday comes to Perth Museum and Perth Art Gallery on Sunday 29 November, from 11am to 4pm. It's part of a global campaign that brings together more than 2,200 arts, heritage and cultural attractions to showcase their shops under the theme 'Shopping with Purpose'. The idea is simple: when you buy from a museum shop, you're supporting the museum's work and its collections, as well as the local suppliers and independent makers behind the gifts.

That local angle is a big part of what's on the shelves. You'll find items by local artists, marked with the 'Supporting Local Makers in Perth and Kinross' brand, alongside toys and games, cosy hats and scarves, nostalgic stocking fillers, books, gift sets for artists, and soaps and bath products. It's a wide enough mix to cover a few different lists in one go, and the timing puts it right in the middle of the Christmas run.

There are two offers running across both shops on the day: a 20% discount on all sales over £50, and a free gift for any purchase over £10. If you're sorting out a few presents at once, the discount kicks in; if you're just picking up one or two things, you still walk away with a little extra.

It's worth keeping in mind where this is happening. The new Perth Museum opened in March 2024 after a £27 million redevelopment project, and since then it's welcomed over 500,000 visitors, earned five stars from VisitScotland, and made the shortlist for the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025 award. Both the museum and the art gallery are taking part, so you can wander between the two. The shops are open from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 29 November.