Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Old Bridge House Museum
In or near Cargenbridge.
Old Bridge House Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, 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
- Dumfries · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old Bridge House Museum is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, 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 Old Bridge House Museum, built in 1660, is Dumfries' oldest house and showcases everyday life in the town. Visitors can explore a Victorian family kitchen, nursery, and bedroom, as well as an early dentist's surgery, with interpretive panels providing historical context.
Place summary
Old Bridge House Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG2. This museum showcases local history and heritage, housed in a historic building that reflects the area's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0678, -3.6167
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 7BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Phone
- 030 33 33 3000
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 1 km
- Opening
- Apr-Sep: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Apr-Sep: Su 14:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.dgculture.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/523323647 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Bridge House Museum?
- Old Bridge House Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 7BE).
- What is Old Bridge House Museum?
- Old Bridge House Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Bridge House Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 7BE.
- Is Old Bridge House Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Old Bridge House Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Bridge House Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 7BE.