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Museums & Galleries in Ayrshire, Arran & Clyde Valley

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Museum of Leadmining
4 stars Museum of Leadmining

Biggar, South Lanarkshire, ML12 6UT

Situated in Scotland's highest village. The village's rich history is brought to life through the visitors' centre,...

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Museum of the Cumbraes
Museum of the Cumbraes

Millport, Isle of Cumbraes, KA28 0GD

The museum carries displays on the history of Millport and the islands of Great and Wee Cumbrae.

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Scottish Maritime Museum (Irvine)
3 stars Scottish Maritime Museum (Irvine)

Gottries Road, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 8QE

Wonderful collections illustrating Scotland's maritime heritage.

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Burns Cottage and Museum - National Burns Collection
3 stars Burns Cottage and Museum - National Burns Collection

Mauchline, Ayrshire, KA5 5BS

Now fully restored to its original state, Burns Cottage forms the heart of Burns National Heritage Park - a unique...

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Coats Observatory
2 stars Coats Observatory

Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2DR

This unique building in the centre of Paisley was first opened to the public in 1883. Displays relate to astronomy,...

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North Ayrshire Museum
North Ayrshire Museum

Saltcoats, Ayrshire, KA21 5AA

The main museum for North Ayrshire, with changing displays and exhibitions on the area's social history, archaeology and...

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Cathcartson Visitor Centre
Cathcartson Visitor Centre

Dalmellington, Ayrshire, KA6 7QY

The centre is housed in a row of converted weavers' cottages. Permanent weaving display. Programme of contemporary art,...

Isle of Arran Heritage Museum
Isle of Arran Heritage Museum

Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27 8DP

Displays on social history, archaeology and geology, working smiddy, 19th century cottage. Picnic area and tearoom.

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Gladstone Court Museum
Gladstone Court Museum

Biggar, Lanarkshire, ML12 6DT

Step back at least 100 years into this real Victorian street with its wee shops, bank and schoolroom. Visit the chemist's,...

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Dalgarven Mill
Dalgarven Mill

Dalry Road, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, KA13 6PL

The Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume is a treasure trove, created in a group of outstanding historical...

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Rozelle House Galleries
Rozelle House Galleries

Monument Road, Ayr, KA7 4NQ

This beautiful 18th century house is home to South Ayrshire Council's museum collection. The Maclaurin galleries in the...

Dick Institute
Dick Institute

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 3BU

Temporary and permanent exhibitions over two floors of this grand Victorian building. Fine art, social & natural...

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McLean Museum and Art Gallery
McLean Museum and Art Gallery

Greenock, Renfrewshire, PA16 8JX

Greenock. Displays feature the engineer James Watt, with exhibits on local maritime & social history, ethnography,...

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Burns House Museum
Burns House Museum

Mauchline, Ayrshire, G2 5QR

Robert Burns' first matrimonial home after his marriage to Jean Armour, artefacts belonging to the poet, collection of...

Purves World of Puppets
Purves World of Puppets

Broughton Road, Biggar, Lanarkshire, ML12 6HA

Victorian style puppet theatre. Large scale puppet shows for all the family. Back stage / museum tours, conservatory...

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1 Museum of Leadmining Biggar, South Lanarkshire, ML12 6UT 4 stars
2 Museum of the Cumbraes Millport, Isle of Cumbraes, KA28 0GD
3 Scottish Maritime Museum (Irvine) Gottries Road, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 8QE 3 stars
4 Burns Cottage and Museum - National Burns Collection Mauchline, Ayrshire, KA5 5BS 3 stars
5 Coats Observatory Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2DR 2 stars
6 North Ayrshire Museum Saltcoats, Ayrshire, KA21 5AA
7 Cathcartson Visitor Centre Dalmellington, Ayrshire, KA6 7QY
8 Isle of Arran Heritage Museum Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27 8DP
9 Gladstone Court Museum Biggar, Lanarkshire, ML12 6DT
10 Dalgarven Mill Dalry Road, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, KA13 6PL
11 Rozelle House Galleries Monument Road, Ayr, KA7 4NQ
12 Dick Institute Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 3BU
13 McLean Museum and Art Gallery Greenock, Renfrewshire, PA16 8JX
14 Burns House Museum Mauchline, Ayrshire, G2 5QR
15 Purves World of Puppets Broughton Road, Biggar, Lanarkshire, ML12 6HA

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