Museums · Central Scotland
Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum
In or near Skelmorlie.
Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wemyss Bay · 3.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum 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 Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum is a restored Royal Observer Corps underground monitoring post that offers visitors a glimpse into Cold War history. Guests can learn about the operations of the monitoring post and experience the original equipment used to assess nuclear threats.
Place summary
Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA17. This museum is situated within a Cold War-era underground bunker, offering insights into military history and civil defence. Visitors can explore the preserved facilities that highlight the UK's preparations during that period.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8438, -4.8833
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- PA17 5HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Phone
- +447513 504 115
- Nearest railway station
- Wemyss Bay — 3.6 km
- Opening
- Apr-Sep: Sa-Su 09:00-18:00
- Official site
- www.skelmorliesecretbunker.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10755722922 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum?
- Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA17 5HF).
- What is Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum?
- Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA17 5HF.
- How do I get to Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA17 5HF.