Named after founder and benefactor, Hugh Falconer (1808–1865), geologist, botanist, palaeontologist and paleoanthropologist, the Falconer Museum gives visitors an insight into Forres, past and present. The majority of the oil painting collection is in store; some works are displayed occasionally as space allows.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, April to October, 1pm to 4pm Sunday in July and August; winter opening 10am to 2pm, Tuesday to Saturday, November to March. Admission is free. Main information point: http://www.moray.org/museums/. Main email: museums@moray.gov.uk.