The Baird Institute lies in the centre of the town of Cumnock and holds collections of Mauchline Ware of world importance complimented by many items of Cumnock Pottery as well as a wide range of resources which relate to the history of Cumnock and the Doon Valley area - museum collections, archives, photographs, audio visual materials, books, maps and newspapers. One room is also dedicated to James Keir Hardie, founder of the Labour Party and contains many of his personal belongings.With a continually changing programme of contemporary art exhibitions and a range of events and workshops annually
As we are now living locally we popped in to see the displays and were greeted with a warm welcome by Marie, who was very friendly and informative. A small museum but interesting items on local social history and of course Keir Hardie. We are looking forward to visiting again when the next exhibition comes along.
A lady called Mari showed us around and explained many things. The place is spotless and so well laid out. I would recommend anyone to visit.
A small museum with an interesting collection of exhibits relating the social history of Cumnock and the surrounding area including Ayrshire's mining industry, and a room dedicated to the founder of the Labour Party, Keir Hardie, who lived in the town for over 30 years. Well worth a visit.
Great local museum and gallery space in the town centre. Easy free parking nearby and well worth a visit.
Beautiful old building, I wasn't very impressed with the recent art exhibition.
Fantastic local history, staff were very knowledgeable
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Restaurant
Good for kids
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As we are now living locally we popped in to see the displays and were greeted with a warm welcome by Marie, who was very friendly and informative. A small museum but interesting items on local social history and of course Keir Hardie. We are looking forward to visiting again when the next exhibition comes along.
A lady called Mari showed us around and explained many things. The place is spotless and so well laid out. I would recommend anyone to visit.
A small museum with an interesting collection of exhibits relating the social history of Cumnock and the surrounding area including Ayrshire's mining industry, and a room dedicated to the founder of the Labour Party, Keir Hardie, who lived in the town for over 30 years. Well worth a visit.
Great local museum and gallery space in the town centre. Easy free parking nearby and well worth a visit.
Beautiful old building, I wasn't very impressed with the recent art exhibition.
Fantastic local history, staff were very knowledgeable
