This museum showcases the history and heritage of the Isle of Arran, with exhibits on the island's geology, archaeology, and social history. The museum features a range of artifacts, including fossils, Bronze Age tools, and Victorian-era memorabilia. Visitors can explore the island's natural history, including its unique geology and wildlife, as well as its human history, from the Mesolithic era to the present day. The museum also offers interactive displays and activities for children.
A lovely museum and cafe. Only PS5 to get into the museum which houses lots of exhibits about rural life on the island. Reconstruction of buildings and trades on the the Island. Various exhibits about military associations from WW1 & 2 and the unfortunate crashes. A good display about Arran Creamery which has since closed down and the Post Offices on the island. Also details about the Geo park and Neolithic history on Arran. A good exhibition on the geology of the island and history of the various minerals and rocks found here. Included the details of the various standing stones on the island. Also a lovely cafe on site with very good food. The cafe has inside and outside seating with outside under cover. A large car park so no issue parking and a cycle rack that you can lock bikes to. Would recommend a visit to see what life was like on Arran.
Nice and interesting museum, not as small as it looks from the outside. Ideal opportunity to learn more of the islander's life. Friendly staff, good cafe. Not only great for a rainy day.
If you are visiting Arran, this is an absolute must. Almost a first stop before you continue on to see the rest of the island. This was my second time back to the museum and this time I brought my daughters that found it absolutely amazing and informative. We wish we spent more time here. As a Currie, it was amazing learning about how important our surname was in the history of Arran and I hope to be a part of that again someday!
One of the best museums I've visited in the UK over the years. Second best after maritime museum in Irvine. 25-30 minutes walk along the coast from the ferry crossing in main Isle Town of Brodick. PS5 entry fee which seems to be a real bargain these days. Excellent value for money. So many things to do over there. Several theme exhibition rooms plus a unique cottage built around 1860 showing how Isle habitants lived back in late 19th/ early 20th century. Hundreds if not thousands of exhibits, amongst them agricultural equipment, garments knitted by the locals, history of the first Post Office in Isle, local creamery and ironmongery. Plus perfectly located tea room with great choice of cold and hot drinks and food. Sitting indoors and outdoors under the gazebo. Free car park for the car users. Gift shop and picnic area along the stream. Good toilet facilities Perfect environment to spend whole day with family or on your own. Helpful and knowledgeable staff members. Highly recommended museum.
A wonderful little museum and lovey cafe. Showing the history of Arran and the Geology, kept us intrigued and informed for a couple of hours.
Fabulous place to visit, so much variety in such a small place. A good few hours needed for this visit. Very friendly and helpful staff.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Gender-neutral toilets
Restaurant
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Discounts for kids
Family discount
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
Kid-friendly activities
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A lovely museum and cafe. Only PS5 to get into the museum which houses lots of exhibits about rural life on the island. Reconstruction of buildings and trades on the the Island. Various exhibits about military associations from WW1 & 2 and the unfortunate crashes. A good display about Arran Creamery which has since closed down and the Post Offices on the island. Also details about the Geo park and Neolithic history on Arran. A good exhibition on the geology of the island and history of the various minerals and rocks found here. Included the details of the various standing stones on the island. Also a lovely cafe on site with very good food. The cafe has inside and outside seating with outside under cover. A large car park so no issue parking and a cycle rack that you can lock bikes to. Would recommend a visit to see what life was like on Arran.
Nice and interesting museum, not as small as it looks from the outside. Ideal opportunity to learn more of the islander's life. Friendly staff, good cafe. Not only great for a rainy day.
If you are visiting Arran, this is an absolute must. Almost a first stop before you continue on to see the rest of the island. This was my second time back to the museum and this time I brought my daughters that found it absolutely amazing and informative. We wish we spent more time here. As a Currie, it was amazing learning about how important our surname was in the history of Arran and I hope to be a part of that again someday!
One of the best museums I've visited in the UK over the years. Second best after maritime museum in Irvine. 25-30 minutes walk along the coast from the ferry crossing in main Isle Town of Brodick. PS5 entry fee which seems to be a real bargain these days. Excellent value for money. So many things to do over there. Several theme exhibition rooms plus a unique cottage built around 1860 showing how Isle habitants lived back in late 19th/ early 20th century. Hundreds if not thousands of exhibits, amongst them agricultural equipment, garments knitted by the locals, history of the first Post Office in Isle, local creamery and ironmongery. Plus perfectly located tea room with great choice of cold and hot drinks and food. Sitting indoors and outdoors under the gazebo. Free car park for the car users. Gift shop and picnic area along the stream. Good toilet facilities Perfect environment to spend whole day with family or on your own. Helpful and knowledgeable staff members. Highly recommended museum.
A wonderful little museum and lovey cafe. Showing the history of Arran and the Geology, kept us intrigued and informed for a couple of hours.
Fabulous place to visit, so much variety in such a small place. A good few hours needed for this visit. Very friendly and helpful staff.
