The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Ayr, Ayrshire and Arran · ★ 4.4 · 3,307 visitor reviews
Ayr, KA7 4PQ
About
The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is an ideal family destination. The displays within the main museum exhibition and Burns cottage include plenty of hands-on and interactive exhibits and various installations around the museum site are bound to delight young and old visitors alike. It's not just Robert Burns for kids, parents will be just as fascinated.
Kid's meals are always on offer in the restaurant, which includes a play corner, and there is an outdoor play area in the main museum gardens. All of the shops deliberately stock plenty of affordable pocket money items as well as children's books by some of Scotland's best children's writers. On the Poet's Path walking trail keep an eye out for the amazing statue of a 2 metre high mouse!
Good for: older children, teenagers, young children
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Facilities
- Toilets
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
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Opening times
Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Common questions
What is The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum?
Interactive museum about Scotland's national poet with the original Burns Cottage and beautiful grounds.
Is the museum suitable for young children?
Yes, young children, older kids and teenagers enjoy hands-on exhibits, dress-up and play areas.
What are the opening hours for the Burns Museum?
Open every day from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Does the museum have facilities?
Yes, there is accessible parking, toilets, play corner in restaurant, and outdoor play area.
What can families do?
Interactive exhibits, Poet's Path walking trail with 2-metre high mouse statue, and children's activities. Contactless payments accepted.
What families say
3307 reviews