Museums · Central Scotland
Museum of the Cumbraes
In or near West Kilbride.
Museum of the Cumbraes — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Fairlie · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Museum of the Cumbraes is a museum located in scotland-highlands, 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 Museum of the Cumbraes, located within Garrison House, offers insights into the island's history, featuring artifacts from 4,000 years ago, tales of smuggling, and life during WWII. The building itself is a historic structure that serves as a community hub, showcasing various local activities and facilities.
Place summary
The Museum of the Cumbraes is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KA28. This museum showcases the history and culture of the Cumbrae Islands, providing insight into local heritage and community life.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7536, -4.9268
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA28 0AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Phone
- 01475 531 400
- Nearest railway station
- Fairlie — 4.6 km
- Official site
- www.garrisonhousecumbrae.com
Sources
- osm: node/2330878126 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of the Cumbraes?
- Museum of the Cumbraes is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA28 0AZ).
- What is Museum of the Cumbraes?
- Museum of the Cumbraes — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of the Cumbraes?
- The nearest railway station is Fairlie, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA28 0AZ.
- How do I get to Museum of the Cumbraes?
- The nearest railway station is Fairlie, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA28 0AZ.