Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Aberdeen Art Gallery
6 July - 27 October 2024

Adult - £8
Concession - £5*
Exhibition Pass - £10**
Children 16 and under - Free

This summer experience nature in vivid detail and get up close to some of the world’s most extraordinary species, the lives they live and the challenges they face.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world. This exhibition, which represents the competition’s 59th year, attracted almost 50,000 entries from amateur, professional and young photographers from 95 countries.

These stunning images capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breath-taking diversity of the natural world

Tickets state an entry time of 10.00am as standard. You can enter the exhibition at any time on the date booked.

* Concession - Over 60s / Friends of AAGM / Art Fund National Art Pass / Museums Association / Registered Disabled / Registered Unemployed. Proof of concession entitlement may be required
** Exhibition Pass - Please visit the ticket desk to convert your ticket to an Exhibtion Pass valid for the duration of the exhibition.

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Plop! in the Ocean

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July 2024
11.30am - 12.30pm
2.30pm - 3.30pm

Aberdeen Art Gallery (Cowdray Hall)

Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, is sent on an adventure across the oceans to find the treasure ‘deep within’, but he comes back with more than anyone bargained for. Could his discovery help save the planet? Plop! in the Ocean is a hilarious slapstick comedy about friendship, plastic pollution and looking after our planet.

Ages 4+ and their families

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Baby Boogie

Saturday 1 June 2024
Saturday 6 July 2024 - Beach Party - Get your sunglasses at the ready as we jet off on an exotic beach holiday. Jump and jive to a selection of
popular music from DJ Nina and make the Cowdray Hall your own personal paradise. Dress to impress at this ultimate
beach party!
Saturday 3 August 2024
Saturday 7 September 2024
Saturday 5 October 2024

Cowdray Hall - 10.30am - 12.00noon
For under 5s and their adults

Fed up with repeating the same old nursery rhymes? Try our monthly daytime disco for little ones to enjoy with their adults! Boogie on down for a fun-filled morning of popular music with DJ Nina in the Cowdray Hall. Coffees, cakes and juices are available to buy from the café.

BOOKING NOTE: When booking a family ticket, please use the drop-down menu to select the total number of people (children + adults) attending in your group.

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Guthrie’s Goslings

Guthrie's Goslings: Paint - Colourful and Messy!, Wednesday 5 June 2024, 2.00-2.45pm
Guthrie invites you to explore a range of different paint surfaces and tools. Have you ever painted on wet fabric or used a dropper to drip paint from a height? Come and experiment in this unique mark making session. We advise that you bring a change of clothes and an old towel.

Guthrie's Goslings: Playtime at the Beach - Wednesday 3 July 2024, 2.00-2.45pm
We’ll be making a splash and enjoying an afternoon at the beach. Come and enjoy story time, sensory play and crafting as we explore our seaside-themed displays.

Guthrie's Goslings: Degas' dancers - Wednesday 7 August 2024, 2.00-2.45pm
Take a closer look at one of the beautiful sculpted ballerinas by French artist Edgar Degas. We’ll then limber up for a playful movement and dance session.

Guthrie's Goslings: Say Hello to Guthire - Wednesday 4 September 2024, 2.00-2.45pm
This month Guthrie the Goose will introduce us to one of his favourite artworks: To Pastures New by James Guthrie. Together we’ll explore this painting through movement, songs, games and stories.

Guthrie's Goslings: Time for Tea - Wednesday 2 October 2024, 2.00-2.45pm
You’re invited to a tea party! Search the Art Gallery for party essentials before we roll up our sleeves for a spot of pretend ‘cake’ decorating… but don’t forget to wash the dishes before you leave!

Venue: Aberdeen Art Gallery, Learning Space

For under 5s and their adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Babes in arms welcome to attend with siblings. Tickets £7.00

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Family Ceilidh

Saturday 21 September 2024, 1.30-3.30pm
Aberdeen Art Gallery (Cowdray Hall)

Join renowned Aberdeen ceilidh band Iron Broo for an exhilarating afternoon of Scottish music and dance suitable for all the family. If you’ve never ceilidh-ed, or you’re feeling a bit rusty, don’t worry, all the dances will be explained by the musicians. Iron Broo’s rousing sound is a spirited blend of traditional Scottish melodies infused with world music influences. Their Orcadian Strip the Willow is awesome!

Suitable for all ages

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Beastly Bestiary with Gabi Reith

Saturday 21 September 2024, 2.00pm-4.00pm
Aberdeen Art Gallery (Learning Space)

From the tiny rat to the gallant mare, join artist Gabi Reith and explore the beasts of all shapes and sizes which make up the New Aberdeen Bestiary. Learn how to draw your favourite animals using ink or brush pens.

Ages 7+

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Raymond Besant

Saturday 28 September 2024, 2.00pm-3.00pm
Aberdeen Art Gallery (Cowdray Hall)

From the big skies of Orkney, where he grew up, to the vast landscapes of Africa and the heights of Chinese mountain ranges, Raymond Besant reveals some of the thrills and adventures of his career as a wildlife cameraman and photographer. He has worked on a wide range of programmes for the BBC Natural History Unit and BBC Scotland, including the stunning Highlands – Scotland’s Wild Heart. Raymond shares photography and video highlights and discusses techniques used to capture the most elusive wildlife.

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D&D @ AAG presents: The Radiant Vault

Saturday 19 October 2024, 9.30am-5.00pm
Aberdeen Art Gallery (Cowdray Hall)

Twelve Dungeon Masters, 12 tables, one day of epic storytelling! Experience ‘one shot adventures’ inspired by our collection and buildings. Bash monsters, explore worlds, and be the light in the darkness as you play your part in this inclusive and non-competitive roleplaying game.

Ages 16+

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The Quality of Mercy - Dunedin Consort

Sunday 30 March 2025
Cowdray Hall
2.00pm - 3.30pm

General Admission - £20
Concession - £6*

Nicholas Mulroy leads Scotland’s only professional choir through music that invites contemplation and reflection in four of Scotland’s most beautiful acoustics. The season of Lent, a time of penitence for Christians leading up to Easter, has inspired composers over the centuries to write some of their most beautiful and heartrending music. In this programme, you’ll hear connections between renaissance polyphony, Francis Poulenc, and Cheryl Frances-Hoad. BSL interpreted.

Nicholas Mulroy, director

Paul Whittaker, BSL Interpreter

*Concession - Under 30s / Student / Child

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