Museums · Scottish Lowlands
North Ayrshire Heritage Centre
In or near West Kilbride.
North Ayrshire Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-highlands, 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
- Saltcoats · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
North Ayrshire Heritage Centre 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 North Ayrshire Heritage Centre in Saltcoats serves as the main museum for the region, showcasing a diverse collection of artefacts and art. Visitors can explore various exhibitions, including the current display on costumes and textiles, as well as access a small reading library.
Place summary
North Ayrshire Heritage Centre is a museum located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KA21. It showcases the region's history and culture, offering insights into local heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6344, -4.7890
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA21 5HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Saltcoats — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Mon - Wed (And Last Saturday of Every Month) 9:30am - 1pm & 2pm - 4:30pm
- Official site
- naheritage.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1023672361 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Ayrshire Heritage Centre?
- North Ayrshire Heritage Centre is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA21 5HB).
- What is North Ayrshire Heritage Centre?
- North Ayrshire Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Ayrshire Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Saltcoats, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA21 5HB.
- How do I get to North Ayrshire Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Saltcoats, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA21 5HB.