Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Baird Institute
In or near Auchinleck.
Baird Institute — a museum in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Baird Institute is a museum located in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Baird Institute is a cultural venue in Cumnock that showcases a significant collection of Mauchline Ware, Cumnock Pottery, and various historical materials related to the area's heritage. It also hosts contemporary art exhibitions and community workshops, making it a vibrant space for both locals and visitors.
Place summary
The Baird Institute is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its collection that reflects the region's cultural heritage. The institute serves as a resource for both locals and visitors interested in the area's history and traditions.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4543, -4.2668
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 1DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Phone
- 01290 427084
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Thursday 12.30pm – 4.40pm & 5pm – 8.00pm; Friday 10.00am-4.00pm; Saturday 10.00am-4.00pm; closed Sunday to Wednesday
Sources
- osm: way/1354222966 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baird Institute?
- Baird Institute is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 1DP).
- What is Baird Institute?
- Baird Institute — a museum in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Baird Institute?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 2.5 km away. The nearest town is Auchinleck. Drivers can use postcode KA18 1DP.
- Is Baird Institute free to visit?
- Yes, Baird Institute is free to enter.
- How do I get to Baird Institute?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 1DP.