Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Murdoch's Lane,
Alloway
Ayr,
KA7 4PQ
Alloway
Phone: 0844 493 2601
Email:
Website: www.burnsmuseum.org.uk
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Robert Burns Birthplace Museum offers a truly unique encounter with Scotland’s favourite son. The museum comprises the famous Burns Cottage where the poet was born, the historic landmarks where he set his greatest work, the elegant monument and gardens created in his honour and a modern museum housing the world’s most important collection of his life and works.
Personalised tours can be booked for an extra £1 per person on top of the admission fee.
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Events at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (Murdoch's Lane, Alloway, Ayr)
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| New paintings by the veteran painter, illustrating the life and loves of Robert Burns. View full details |
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| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum | 30 May–27 Aug Mon–Sun 10am–5.30pm | Free |
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| Local craftsmen display a range of skills and talents. View full details |
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| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum | 14 Jul–15 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–4pm | Free |
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| Museum director Nat Edwards revisits Scotland's ill-fated Darien scheme. View full details |
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| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum | 1 Jul 2pm | Free |
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| Young Scottish trad musicians take to the road for a four-week tour of gigs of all types (indoor, outdoor, ceilidhs, music festivals) across the country. View full details |
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| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum | 18 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm & 3–4pm | 0844 493 2601 By donation |
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| A royal-themed afternoon of champagne and cream teas, music, flower arranging and cookery demonstrations to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. View full details |
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| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum | 4 Jun 1pm | 0844 493 2601 £18.50 |
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| Take a tour in Alloway with a Robert Burns Museum guide, and visit the Brig O Doon, the Robert Burns Monument and the Alloway Kirk. View full details |
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| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum |
24 Jun
1pm 29 Jul 1pm 26 Aug 1pm |
Free |
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| Glasgow artist Adrian Wiszniewski offers an exhibition of paintings inspired by the life – and loves – of Burns. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details |
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| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum | 5 May–27 Aug Mon–Sun 10.30am–5pm | 0844 493 2601 £8 as part of museum admission (£6; Family £16–£20; Members free) |
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| Rosie Mapplebeck spins tales of the life of Robert Burns on a tour around the Auld Kirk, Brig, gardens and Burns' monument. View full details |
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| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum |
9 Jun
Sat 1pm & 3pm 14 Jul Sat 1pm & 3pm 11 Aug Sat 1pm & 3pm |
Free |
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| Join expert guides for a 30-minute tour of the highlights of the museum or cottage. View full details |
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| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum |
7 Apr–7 Oct
Sat & Sun 10.30am–3.30pm
Tours of the museum depart hourly (half past the hour) and last 30 minutes. |
Free |
| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum |
7 Apr–7 Oct
Sat & Sun 11am–4pm
Tours of the cottage depart hourly, on the hour, and last 30 minutes. |
Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| In-depth talks on a variety of topics relating to the life and times of Robert Burns. View full details |
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| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum | 4 Apr–3 Oct Wed 3pm | 0844 493 2601 Enquire at admissions desk for more information |
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| Music from the singer-songwriter and noted Burns interpreter. View full details |
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| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum | 27 Jul 7pm | 0844 493 2601 £10 (£8.50) |
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| Put life and mettle in yer heels with some lively fiddle music at the museum. View full details |
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| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum | 3 Jul Noon | Free |
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