Museums · Central Scotland
Kirkcaldy Galleries
In or near Kirkcaldy.
Kirkcaldy Galleries — Museum and library in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, 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
- Kirkcaldy · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Kirkcaldy Galleries is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1925. Wikidata describes it as: "Museum and library in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 56.1123°, -3.1660°.
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Official information
Kirkcaldy Galleries is a cultural venue that showcases art, history, and local stories. Visitors can explore permanent displays related to Kirkcaldy's industrial and social history, as well as enjoy a library and various exhibitions.
From the Wikipedia article
Kirkcaldy Galleries is the main museum, library and exhibition space in Kirkcaldy in Fife, Scotland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The land for the town's museum and art gallery was donated by John Nairn (the grandson of the linoleum manufacturer, Michael Nairn) on the former site of Balsusney House, the home of John Maxton. This was opened in 1925, It now contains a museum, library, children's library, PC suite, cafe, gift shop, meeting rooms, museum, local family and history rooms and gallery spaces. The Galleries opening was attended by local author Val McDermid, Wolf from Gladiators, MP and former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and artist Jack Vettriano.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1123, -3.1660
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY1 1YG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Phone
- 01592 583206
- Established
- 1925
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkcaldy — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Monday 10am – 5pm; Tuesday 10am – 5pm; Wednesday 10am – 5pm; Thursday 10am – 7pm; Friday 10am – 5pm; Saturday 10am – 4pm; Sunday 12 noon – 4pm
- Official site
- www.onfife.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q6415618 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kirkcaldy Galleries (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkcaldy Galleries?
- Kirkcaldy Galleries is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY1 1YG).
- What is Kirkcaldy Galleries?
- Kirkcaldy Galleries — Museum and library in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkcaldy Galleries?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkcaldy, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY1 1YG.
- When was Kirkcaldy Galleries built?
- Built or established in 1925.
- Is Kirkcaldy Galleries free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkcaldy Galleries is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkcaldy Galleries?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkcaldy, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY1 1YG.