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Scottish Maritime Museum
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Laird Forge
Gottries Road
Irvine
KA12 8QE
Scotland
Scotland
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Collection details
Archives, Land Transport, Maritime
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01294 278283
General information (Fax)
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01294 313211
Website
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www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org
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Open
1 April-31 October
Daily 1000-1700
Closed Winter
Groups by appt
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Description
Scotland's influence on the maritime history of the world from the eighteenth century to the modern day has been enormous and out of all proportion to the size of the Country. The three sites operated by the Scottish Maritime Museum contain the exhibitions and collections that tell the story of that great maritime tradition. On two of the sites the buildings themselves are important parts of that story. The sites are complemented by the collection of vessels that represent 150 years of the working vessels of Scotland.
If your interests are in the detailed aspects of the building of ships or the way in which ordinary people interacted with the sea, then the Scottish Maritime Museum should be your first port of call. If you want to undertake detailed research or just an enjoyable and stimulating day out, the Scottish Maritime Museum can provide it.
The Scottish Maritime Museum's professional team can assist you with your questions about maritime heritage or train you to build or repair vessels in the traditional manner. Our sites apart from offering a great day out are the venue for concerts, exhibitions and events. When ever possible the working parts of our sites are made available for the public to view and our historic machinery or vessels continue to operate. The Scottish Maritime Museum continues to improve its facilities, adding new exhibitions and displays.
The Museum is sited at three locations:
Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine;
Clydebuilt at Braehead, Glasgow; and
Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank, Dumbarton.
Many of our vessels are in working condition and can be seen at Irvine and Braehead. Some provide trips for visitors at special events and bank holidays.
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Articles
Heritage Weekend Celebrates Half Billion HLF Investment In Scotland
News In Brief - Week Ending August 5 2007
Scottish Collections In Smaller Museums To Benefit From Recognition Scheme
Businessman Plans To Save Historic Clipper Ship The Carrick
Maritime Expert Says £5m Needed To Save World's Oldest Clipper
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Restaurant
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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