Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Burns House Museum
In or near Catrine.
Burns House Museum — a museum in scotland-central, 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 · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Burns House Museum, the nearest railway station is Auchinleck, located 7.4 km away. The postcode for the museum is KA5 5BZ. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Burns House Museum is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 14/04/1971 Local Authority East Ayrshire Planning Authority East Ayrshire Parish Mauchline NGR NS 49842 27269 Coordinates 249842, 627269 — Pair of simple stone houses, 2 storeys, 4 sash windows, 2 plain doors; plaque with inscription "These properties and Auld Nanse Tinnock's oppposite were the gift of Mr. Charles Rennie Cowie J.P. to the Glasgow and District Burns Association 1915-1924".
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Burns House Museum in Mauchline is dedicated to the life and works of Robert Burns, Scotland's National Bard. Visitors can explore original manuscripts, personal items, and contemporary artworks that celebrate Burns's legacy, as well as access Nanse Tinnocks, an alehouse he frequented, which houses a significant collection of Mauchline Ware.
Place summary
Burns House Museum is located in central Scotland. It is dedicated to the life and works of the poet Robert Burns, showcasing various exhibits related to his legacy. The museum offers insights into Burns' influence on Scottish culture and literature.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5160, -4.3797
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA5 5BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Phone
- 01290 550045
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 7.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesday 10.30am–1.40pm & 2pm–6.00pm; Wednesday 10.30am–1.40pm & 2pm–6.00pm; Thursday 1.30pm-4.40pm & 5pm–8.00pm; Friday 10.30am-4.00pm; Saturday 10.30am-4.00pm; closed Sunday and Monday
- Official site
- eastayrshireleisure.com
Sources
- osm: way/728118793 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burns House Museum?
- Burns House Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA5 5BZ).
- What is Burns House Museum?
- Burns House Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burns House Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA5 5BZ.
- Is Burns House Museum a listed building?
- Burns House Museum is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- How do I get to Burns House Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA5 5BZ.