An exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of Scotland’s first major sea kayaking expedition, which also included the first recorded sea kayak crossing of one of the world’s largest whirlpools, opens at the Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside on Saturday 16th January.…
The Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside has brought the popular Christmas Elves Trail back for the festive season and up to three children go FREE with each adult admission! Along with the Elves Trail, families visiting during December will…
Renowned Scottish artist, author and broadcaster Lachlan Goudie has gifted a large painting from his acclaimed ‘Shipyard’ exhibition to the Scottish Maritime Museum’s nationally significant art collection. ‘Shipyard Brotherhood’ was conceived during Goudie’s unique seven year project documenting construction of the…
The Scottish Maritime Museum has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for vital repairs to, what is believed to be, the oldest floating Clyde-built vessel in the UK. The 1872 cargo coaster MV Kyles is a rare and nationally important survivor from the…
From Monday 16 November, the Scottish Maritime Museum will temporarily change opening times at both Museums to: IRVINE: 10am – 5pm Friday to Monday inclusive. (Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.) DUMBARTON: 10am – 5pm Thursday to Saturday inclusive. (Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.)…
The Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside will once again light up red in support of the Scottish Poppy Appeal. The exterior of the vast, A Listed, Victorian Linthouse, which is home to Scotland’s nationally recognised collection of maritime heritage,…
To ensure that you feel comfortable and safe whilst enjoying your visit, we’ve made a few simple changes in line with Scottish Government guidelines. You can read about these changes below. We also have VisitScotland’s Good to Go! tick and AA…
The Scottish Maritime Museum has successfully bid for an eighty year old bottle of whisky salvaged from one of Scotland’s most famous shipwrecks and the inspiration for the much-loved Ealing Studio comedy Whisky Galore! The unlabeled bottle of blended whisky…
New Autumn Trail for Families opens at the Scottish Maritime Museum Following the success of the Sea Rat Trail, the Scottish Maritime Museum will open a fun new Autumn Trail for families on Thursday (1 October). Up to three children…
The Scottish Maritime Museum has received funding from Maths Week Scotland to offer five additional free places for the first primary schools across Scotland to book onto the new ‘Ship to Shore Online Learning Workshops’. The free places are available…