Visitor numbers are double what was expected by Culture Perth and Kinross who operate the attraction
Perth Museum has welcomed over 83,000 visitors since opening to the public on March 30 - double what was expected.Culture Perth and Kinross chief executive this week told councillors it was the museum's telling of the story of Perth and the wider region that was primarily driving visits to the attraction.
Culture Perth and Kinross chief executive Helen Smout said: "It's a timed experience so there are only so many tickets and visitors we can get through. But for many visitors it's not the Stone of Destiny that's the driver to come to the museum; it's a part of the visit.
Councillors were told feedback from visitors had been "overwhelmingly positive" and the city centre had benefited from an increase footfall. She shared a story of a couple from Swindon who enjoyed their visit to the museum and Perth so much they now want to move to the Fair City."We're getting a lot of coach party bookings, particularly around Christmas and New Year. People are looking to do something different and to have new experiences beyond the Central Belt so we're capitalising on that as much as possible."
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