Museums Β· Central Scotland
Kelburn Museum
In or near West Kilbride.
Kelburn Museum β a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Fairlie Β· 2.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kelburn Museum is a museum located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Kelburn Museum, established in 1898, showcases a collection of New Zealand artefacts brought back by the 7th Earl of Glasgow, including MΔori spears and various natural history specimens. The museum also features a cartoon exhibition highlighting the history of the Boyle family, who have owned the Kelburn estate since the 12th century.
Place summary
Kelburn Museum is a museum located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a collection that reflects the region's cultural and historical heritage. The museum is housed within Kelburn Castle, a notable structure that has been designated as a Category A listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7699, -4.8439
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA29 0BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Phone
- 01475 568 685
- Nearest railway station
- Fairlie β 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.kelburnestate.com
Sources
- osm: way/546571155 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kelburn Museum?
- Kelburn Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA29 0BE).
- What is Kelburn Museum?
- Kelburn Museum β a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kelburn Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Fairlie, about 2.1 km away. The nearest town is West Kilbride. Drivers can use postcode KA29 0BE.
- How do I get to Kelburn Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Fairlie, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA29 0BE.