Archive of: Merchant’s Room

We are really happy to welcome back retired Anster fisherman-turned-painter Arthur Nuttall to our Merchant’s Room this September.

Yolande Kenny captures life in the villages and natural world of the East Neuk

A selection of works by 17 artists from the East Neuk Art Club

To brighten up these weird, wintry days come and enjoy something warming from our tearoom and browse these lovely photos by Emily and Caroline in our Merchant’s Room.

Dive into the mythical world of the mermaid and other fantastical sea creatures.

The early days of natural history research, as conducted by Charles Darwin on his voyage to South America.

As part of a series of events and exhibitions designed to celebrate the Museum’s anniversary year we are holding an exhibition of the Museum’s development over the last 50 years

With this exhibition we travel through time to discover the history that lies hidden all around us and in the earth beneath our feet.

The latest exhibition in the Merchant’s Room is an evocation of the East Neuk by Yolande Kenny. With pen and watercolour, Yolande With pen and watercolour, Yolande celebrates both the museum’s 50th anniversary and everyday life in the East Neuk.

Exhibition of the extensive restoration work our historic flagship Reaper