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South Ayrshire Museums and Galleries

South Ayrshire Museums and Galleries

Discover what our South Ayrshire museums and galleries have to offer. We have a regular programme of changing exhibitions, events and activities across all our venues with something for everyone to enjoy.

Rozelle House Museum and Galleries
The Maclaurin Art Gallery
The McKechnie Institute
The Heritage Hub

What's On

Various coloured images of exhibition and sculpture of Diana the Huntress.
Girvan

Museum Tours at the McKechnie Institute

Weekly
Various times
The image is a diptych, combining two distinct visuals related to gardening. On the left, a close-up photograph shows a person's hands carefully planting a small seedling with vibrant green leaves into dark, rich soil. The person is using a small hand trowel to create a hole. The background is a blurred expanse of lush green foliage, suggesting a natural outdoor setting. The focus is sharply on the hands and the delicate seedling, emphasizing the act of nurturing new growth. The person's clothing suggests they are likely an adult. On the right is a graphic poster with a bright yellow background. The title "UNEARTHED" is prominently displayed in large, textured black letters with splatters and distressed edges, giving it an organic and slightly rugged feel. Below it, in a smaller, cleaner black font, reads "The Power of Gardening". To the right of "UNEARTHED", the letters "ED" are stacked vertically in a similar textured black font. In the bottom right corner, a small hand fork garden tool is shown stuck in dark soil, with a few small green sprouts emerging. The British Library logo in red and white is located in the upper right corner, and the Living Knowledge Network logo is in the upper left. The overall effect of the diptych is to connect the practical, hands-on act of gardening with a broader theme or event, likely related to the "UNEARTHED: The Power of Gardening" initiative by the British Library and the Living Knowledge Network.
Ayr

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Exhibition

Saturday, 10 May - Saturday, 30 August 2025
See description
Alt text: Industrial scene inside a large manufacturing facility featuring several massive blue metal stamping presses, each labeled "8000" and "WEILERS & MITCHELL." Workers in protective gear stand at the machines, highlighting the scale of the equipment. The facility has high ceilings and ample lighting, emphasizing its spacious and industrial environment.
Ayr

Scottish Stampings: A BIG NOISE in Ayr’s Industrial History

20 May - 2 August 2025
A promotional poster for the “Anatomy of Nature” exhibition by Roy Burgoyne and Jenny Haslimeier. The top section features a photograph of ceramic artworks—three earthy-toned vessels and a decorative bowl set outdoors among plants. Below, the title “Anatomy of Nature” is in elegant serif font. Text below provides details: “An exhibition by Roy Burgoyne and Jenny Haslimeier. National Trust for Scotland, Souter Johnnie’s Cottage Gallery, Main Rd, Kirkoswald, KA19 8HY. Open Friday to Monday, 11am – 4pm. Exhibition runs from Friday 30th May until Monday 30th June.” Illustrations of a rose and feathers adorn the bottom right. The National Trust for Scotland logo is in the lower left.
Kirkoswald

Anatomy of Nature Exhibition

Friday 30 May - Monday 30 June 2025
Friday to Monday, from 11am - 4pm
Colourful stained-glass-style illustration titled 'The Pageant of Ayrshire' with five vertical panels framed in an ornate border of Celtic patterns. Each panel represents a region of Ayrshire, Scotland, with symbolic imagery. From left to right: Panel 1 shows a farmer working in a sunlit field with the caption 'Kyle for a Man'; Panel 2 depicts cows grazing in green pastures with the caption 'Carrick for a Cow'; Panel 3 features a central religious figure in bishop's robes labeled 'The Spirit of Ayrshire'; Panel 4 shows a woman churning milk into dairy products in a brick dairy labeled 'Cunningham for Butter and Cheese'; Panel 5 depicts sheep on rolling hills with the caption 'And Galloway for Oats.' Each panel is set within a pointed gothic window design, and the entire piece is rich with intricate, medieval-style detailing.
Ayr

The Pageant of Ayrshire

31 May – 31 August 2025
See listing for opening hours
A promotional poster for an art exhibition with bold white text that reads "ART EXHIBITION" over a colorful abstract background of thick, textured paint in shades of teal, purple, orange, yellow, and white. The bottom right corner features logos for the Girvan Arts Festival, South Ayrshire Council, Foundation Scotland, and Nadara, indicating sponsorship and support.
Girvan

Girvan Arts Festival Exhibition

Wednesday 4 June - Saturday 5 July 2025
See listing for opening hours
A promotional image for "The Girvan Tattie Fest Schools Art Exhibition" featuring a cartoon potato character. The potato is wearing a green tartan tam o'shanter hat and green wellies, smiling while holding a large paintbrush with red paint. Behind the character is a blank white canvas on an easel. The background is bright green. The event is sponsored by LandEnergy, whose logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Girvan

The Girvan Tattie Fest Schools Art Exhibition

Wednesday, 4 June - Saturday, 5 July 2025
See listing for venue opening times
A promotional graphic titled "Three Artists in Residence" features three distinct artworks. On the left, a beaded pink necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and matching earrings is displayed on a white bust. Below it is a colorful painting of a vibrant landscape with wildflowers and rolling hills in warm tones. In the center is a woven textile wall hanging in shades of blue, white, and grey, featuring various textures and fringes, hanging from a piece of driftwood. The right side of the image has a teal background with yellow text that reads "THREE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE."
Ayr

Three Artists in Residence

Tuesday 24 June - Friday 27 June 2025
12.30pm - 4pm
Colourful graphic for 'Flowers & Flavours Open Day' featuring playful floral-themed typography in pink, orange, green, and yellow. Surrounding the text are three flower-shaped photo frames: one shows a person arranging a bouquet of tulips, another displays baking ingredients (flour, eggs, wooden spoon), and the third shows someone holding a bunch of freshly picked flowers.
Troon

Flowers & Flavours Open Day

Saturday 28 June 2025
10.30am - 3pm
Concert scene in a grand venue with dramatic stage lighting, smoke effects, and a cheering crowd. A musician stands on stage with one arm raised, illuminated by curved light structures. Text on the right side reads: 'Kevin Kerr – Artist in Residence' in bold white and yellow fonts on a black background
Ayr

Artist in Residence- Kevin Kerr ‘Resonance’

30 July - 15 August 2025
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