Visitors to the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine encounter Robert Forsythe’s legacy whenever they enter the Linthouse. Robert, who died on 13 August following a short illness, was the Museum’s first curator and an important figure in its formative years.…
The Scottish Maritime Museum is pleased to invite proposals for: A refresh of the Museum's logo and identity (Identity Brief) A new webite for the Museum (Website Brief) The briefing documents are available to download on this page. The deadline…
The Scottish Maritime Museum is pleased to share its Annual Review for the year 2025/2026. You can download it here: SMM Annual Report 1.0 compressed
The Scottish Maritime Museum is seeking proposals for two time-limited consultancy commissions as part of the Museum Futures / Unlocking Potential project, funded by Museums Galleries Scotland. This 12-month programme (February 2026 – January 2027) is focused on strengthening the…
The Trustees of the Scottish Maritime Museum Trust are pleased to share the Trustee's Report and Annual Accounts for the 2024/2025 financial year. You can download a copy of the report at this link: SMM Report and Annual Accounts 2024-2025
The Scottish Maritime Museum invites suitably qualified conservation consultants and specialist contractors to tender for the conservation and/or replacement of the two large timber doors on the west elevation of the Linthouse Engine Shop at our Irvine site. These doors…
The Trustees of the Scottish Maritime Museum Trust are pleased to share the Trustee's Report and Annual Accounts for the 2023/2024 financial year. You can download a copy of the report at this link: SMM Report and Annual Accounts 2023-2024