Museums · Central Scotland
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery
In or near West Barns.
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery — 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
- Dunbar · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery 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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Official information
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery features a museum and gallery with changing exhibitions focused on local history and art. The building, notable for its witch's hat tower, has served as a community hub since the 16th century and offers a research room managed by the Dunbar and District History Society.
Place summary
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery is located in central Scotland. This museum features exhibits related to the history and culture of Dunbar and its surrounding areas. It is housed in a historic building that reflects the town's architectural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.0022, -2.5157
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH42 1EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Phone
- 01620 820699
- Nearest railway station
- Dunbar — 0.5 km
- Opening
- April to September Wed–Sun 1pm–5pm; October to March Sat 2pm–4pm
- Official site
- www.eastlothian.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/211033506 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery?
- Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1EP).
- What is Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery?
- Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH42 1EP.
- How do I get to Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1EP.