Museums, galleries & exhibitions in Dumfries & Galloway
Choose from a great selection of exhibitions, galleries and museums in Dumfries & Galloway covering Robert Burns, cycling, aviation, the Glasgow Boys and much more.
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Annan Museum
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- 3 Museum
Annan
Telephone:
+44 (1461) 201384This free museum, archive and exhibition centre tells the fascinating story of 3000 years of Annan's history.
Hidden Treasures - Museum of Lead Mining
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Wanlockhead
Telephone:
01659 74387Situated in the heart of Scotland’s highest village at 467 m above sea level, the Museum of Lead Mining is fun for the whole family.
The Stewartry Museum
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- 3 Museum
Kirkcudbright
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 331643This 19th century museum tells the fascinating history of the Stewartry, the eastern part of Galloway.
Mill On The Fleet
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Historic Buildings & Homes
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Gatehouse Of Fleet
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 814099Uncover the history and heritage of Gatehouse and Galloway’s cotton trade at Mill on the Fleet, an 18th century textile mill.
Dumfries Museum And Camera Obscura
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- 4 Museum
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 253374Visit a treasure trove of local history set in an 18th century windmill and gaze through the magical Camera Obscura.
McGill Duncan Gallery
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Castle Douglas
Telephone:
+44 (1556) 502468Showcasing an eclectic selection of paintings from the 19th century to work by contemporary artists, this is a must-visit for any lover of fine art.
Castle Douglas Art Gallery
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Castle Douglas
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 331643Gifted to the town by a local artist in 1938, this excellent venue plays host to fine art, craft and photography exhibitions throughout the year.
Robert Burns Centre
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- 3 Visitor Attraction
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 264808Situated in an 18th-century watermill by the banks of the River Nith in Dumfries, the centre tells the story of the Bard's extraordinary time in the market town.
Clience Studio
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Castle Douglas
Telephone:
+44 (1556) 504318Visit the Clience Studio in the beautiful village of Castle Douglas where you can admire the atmospheric watercolour and oil images of Angela Lawrence.
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
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- 3 Museum
Sanquhar
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 253374Learn about Sanquhar's world-famous knitting tradition and hear the story of the mines and miners of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel.
Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum
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- 3 Visitor Attraction
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 251623Based around the original control tower of the former RAF Dumfries, the museum houses a fascinating collection of aircraft and flight memorabilia.
The Whithorn Story
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Whithorn, Newton Stewart
Telephone:
+44 (1988) 500508Whithorn is a great place to spend a day learning all about the priory and the pilgrims who travelled here to honour St Ninian.
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Gretna Green
Telephone:
+44 (1461) 338441Steeped in history and magical charm, Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop is where couples have come to marry since 1754.
Creetown Heritage Museum
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- 3 Visitor Attraction
Creetown, Newton Stewart
Telephone:
+44 (1671) 820471Get a fascinating insight into over 150 years of Creetown's history through a large collection of photographs, artefacts, audio and video presentations and hands-on activities.
Dryfesdale Lodge Visitors' Centre Trust
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Lockerbie
Telephone:
+44 (1576) 205962Visit this tribute to the community of Lockerbie at the Dryfesdale Lodge Visitor’s Centre, situated by the Lockerbie Air Disaster Memorial and Garden of Remembrance.
Tolbooth Art Centre
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Kirkcudbright
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 331556A former debtor's prison, the Tolbooth Art Centre is a delightful gallery in the Artists' Town of Kirkcudbright.
The Museum Newton Stewart
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Newton Stewart
Telephone:
+44 (1671) 402472Uncover the fascinating natural and social history of Galloway at the Museum Newton Stewart Museum, housed in the former St. John’s Church.
The Devil's Porridge Exhibition
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- 3 Museum
Eastriggs, Annan
Telephone:
+44 (1461) 700021This attraction provides an informative and entertaining day out for all the family. It pays tribute to the role of munitions workers particularly in the First World War, to the changing role of women and to urban planning in Scotland.
The Old Bridge House Museum
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- 3 Museum
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 256904Built into the sandstone of the bridge itself in 1660, Dumfries' oldest house is now a museum of everyday life in the town.
Stranraer Museum
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- 3 Museum
Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088Stranraer's historic Old Town Hall is home to this fascinating museum where you can discover Wigtownshire's past.
