Auld Kirk Museum

Museum | Glasgow | Scotland | United Kingdom

Historic museum in Scotland

The Auld Kirk Museum in Kirkintilloch, Scotland, is a fascinating historical museum that explores the history of the region. The building itself is an outstanding example of Scottish architecture and is one of the oldest and most significant buildings in the town. The museum offers visitors the chance to discover objects and works of local, national, and international importance.

Scottish architecture in museum

An important part of the exhibition is the history of the town and its development, from Roman times to the present day. The museum is located near the Antonine Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that focuses on the Roman presence in Scotland. This historical connection is highlighted in the museum through various archaeological finds and artifacts.

Exhibitions on local history

The Auld Kirk Museum is known for its rotating exhibitions that cover a wide range of topics, including art, history, archaeology, and culture. These exhibitions allow visitors to explore the history of the region as well as the influence of various cultural trends. The museum also has a variety of events and programs that appeal to art and culture enthusiasts.

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Auld Kirk Museum, Cowgate
Kirkintilloch
G66 1HN Glasgow

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Opening hours

Sunday--
Monday--
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Reviews

48 Reviews

Ian Hutchison
12.09.2024

Nice exhibits and good art work
David Farmer (austega)
24.05.2024

Great eclectic museum covering aspects of Kirkintilloch's history back to Roman times, housed in the town's historic church building. Helpful museum staff member was cream on the top of this free museum.
Andy H
18.11.2023

A lovely small museum. Plenty to see and read relating to the industrial heritage of the area.
JLo
14.11.2023

A good place to visit if you are in the Kirkintilloch area. They usually have art exhibitions on (there's a lovely one on at the moment) and have a permanent museum depicting Kirkintilloch in the past. Plenty of local cafes too if you're looking for somewhere to eat.
Irene Young
07.11.2023

First time visiting Kirkintilloch. Came upon a small museum with very interesting history. Right in the town centre.
Shidan Cummings
09.09.2023

Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the ancient castle that was nearby in the park, and the museum was quite informative, organized, and clean.
Conner Regan
05.08.2023

Good little museum with good information about the towns past and connections to the Romans.
Roger Boyle
04.06.2023

A small, interesting museum which discusses the local history of the area from Roman times to the present day. A nice local art exhibition too A small gift shop, but it very small, so don't expect too much
Steve Ewens
31.01.2023

Very nice, but way too small for somewhere of Kirky's stature. Needs to be expanded?
Walter Mclay
22.09.2022

Clean and tidy,worth a visit to see local artists exhibition
Anne Marie
09.06.2022

Very interesting from the Romans onwards.
chris mcgee
26.03.2022

Great wee museum artefacts, history free too
William Mcgrath
18.01.2022

Went in to have a wee look at the photography competition exhibition and saw a host of wonderful and varied images. The custodian took my details for test and trace? and it was done quickly. The young lady just had to wait a wee while until l retrieved my mobile number. Worth a visit if you have the time.
Jamie Wightwick
09.11.2021

A great way to learn about some local history - I learnt more about Kirkintilloch's past in 30 minutes there than I have in living around here for a decade. It's small but perfectly formed - take a look around, then grab a coffee from one of the local cafes and go for a wander around Peel Park for a peaceful morning. It's free to enter, but remember to leave a wee donation if you can!
Dave Forbes
05.07.2021

A small compact Local museum with locally found artefacts of interest plus a small shop to buy trinkets for gifts
Abdul Rehman A. Mian (ARAM)
13.06.2021

Museum hours are very short and closes soon. Otherwise cool stuff.
john alastair mclauchlan
22.02.2020

Great presentation of a love story about a man from Japan who met a woman from kirkintilloch and married and went back to Japan to start a Japanese whisky distiliray
sylvia R
09.11.2019

Fantastic museum. Plenty of Exhibitions. Well worth a visit. Highly recommended.
Robert Mcleod
24.09.2019

Lots of info about kirkie & area.
Michael
16.07.2019

Museum chronicling local history. Informative and friendly staff.
honestdonb
30.04.2019

Full of old stuff!
Alan Gray
13.03.2019

Visited a photographic exhibition, great venue.

 

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