Museum
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
The National Trust for Scotland museum in Alloway, with more than 5,000 Burns artefacts including his handwritten manuscripts.
The museum is the start of a walk through Alloway. The Poet's Path leads to Burns Cottage, and from the museum you can reach Alloway Auld Kirk, the Burns Monument and the Brig o' Doon on foot.
The cafe serves haggis, neeps and tatties, and children have the Scots Wha Play park. Entry to the Auld Kirk, the Monument Gardens and the Brig o' Doon is free.
On 22 October 2026 the museum, cafe and shop were open 10.00 to 17.00, last entry 16.30. Members of the National Trust for Scotland get in free.
- Adult
- £12.00
- Concession
- £9.50
- Child
- £7.00
- Family
- £31.00
- One adult family
- £19.00
- Prices checked
- 22 October 2026
Opening hours
| Jan 03-Mar 31 10:00-16:30; Apr 01-Oct 31 10:00-17:00; Dec 25-26 off; Jan 01-02 off |
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Nearby
- Alloway Railway Tunnel and muralCycle path and mural · 113 m away
- Ayr Rugby Club, MillbraeRugby club · 132 m away
- Burns Monument and GardensMonument and gardens · 154 m away
- Alloway Auld KirkRuined kirk · 190 m away
- Alloway to Burton path and NCN 7Traffic-free path · 210 m away
- Brig o' DoonMedieval bridge · 225 m away
Where this comes from
- National Trust for Scotland: Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
- Destination South Ayrshire: Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
- Food Standards Agency: food hygiene record 361050 (Open Government Licence)
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