Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum
In or near Crosshouse.
Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum — 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
- Irvine · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wellwood Burns Centre and 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 Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum celebrates the life and works of the poet Robert Burns, offering a unique visitor experience. Guests can explore the Wellwood Collection and participate in personal tours, with a focus on the poet's significance in Irvine.
Place summary
The Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum is located in the Scottish Highlands. It serves as a museum dedicated to the life and works of poet Robert Burns, featuring a range of exhibits related to his legacy.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6174, -4.6686
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA12 8AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Ayrshire
- Nearest railway station
- Irvine — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Apr.-Sept. Wed/Fri/Sat 2.30pm; Oct.-March Sat 2.30pm
- Official site
- irvineburnsclub.org
Sources
- osm: node/8655155582 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum?
- Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA12 8AS).
- What is Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum?
- Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Irvine, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA12 8AS.
- How do I get to Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Irvine, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA12 8AS.