Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Halliwells House Museum
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Halliwells House Museum — museum in Selkirk, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Halliwells House Museum is a museum in central Scotland. Built or established in 1982, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 8.2 km away. Postcode area TD7.
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Official information
Halliwell's House Museum is an 18th-century building located in Selkirk, showcasing the town's history and industrial heritage. Visitors can explore a reconstructed ironmonger's shop and enjoy contemporary art exhibitions in the Robson Gallery.
Place summary
Halliwells House Museum is a modern museum located in central Scotland, postcode TD7. Established in 1982, it showcases local history and culture through various exhibits. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5468, -2.8414
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD7 4BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Established
- 1982
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 8.2 km
- Opening
- Tue–Fri 11am–4pm; closed Mon, Sun; closed Nov–Mar
Sources
- wikidata: Q113369966 (CC0)
- commons: Halliwells House Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Halliwells House Museum?
- Halliwells House Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD7 4BL).
- What is Halliwells House Museum?
- Halliwells House Museum — museum in Selkirk, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Halliwells House Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD7 4BL.
- When was Halliwells House Museum built?
- Built or established in 1982.
- How do I get to Halliwells House Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD7 4BL. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.