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Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

Museums

Sanquhar

Dumfries & Galloway

Discover the amazing histories of this town through artefacts and activities in an imposing 18th century tolbooth.

Discover Sanquhar's world famous knitting tradition and the story of mines and miners in Sanquhar and Kirkconnel. What was it like to be a prisoner in Sanquhar jail? How did the ordinary people of Upper Nithsdale live and work in times past? All this and more can be found in the town's fine 18th century tolbooth.

Families will enjoy the children's activities area, quiz sheets and searching for character's from Sanquhar's past recreated as Lego minifigures.

Sanquhar Tolbooth is accessed via steps. Please call 01659 50186 or email our Access Officer tom.hughes@dumgal.gov.uk for more information.

New for 2023 - Display exploring Napoleonic Prisoners of War in Sanquhar including a ship made from bone created by the prisoners.

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+44 (1659) 50186
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dumfries.museum@dumgal.gov.uk
High Street,
Sanquhar,
Dumfries & Galloway,
DG4 6BN

Opening Times

2025 Tues - Sat 10am - 1pm & 2-5pm, Sunday 2-5pm

25 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025

Day	Times
Tuesdays	10:00	13:00
Tuesdays	14:00	17:00
Wednesdays	10:00	13:00
Wednesdays	14:00	17:00
Thursdays	10:00	13:00
Thursdays	14:00	17:00
Fridays	10:00	13:00
Fridays	14:00	17:00
Saturdays	10:00	13:00
Saturdays	14:00	17:00
Sundays	14:00	17:00

Note: Opening times are a guide only and may change on a daily basis. Please contact the business directly.

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