Madam McMaster's Museum of Curiosities

Welcome to Tamfest at Rozelle,
we've been expecting you...

Tamfest returns to Rozelle House Museum and Galleries this Halloween with a haunting experience like no other. Step into the eerie world of Madame McMaster and her Collection of Curiosities, in a gothic adventure that blends chills with Scottish folklore. Set in the atmospheric backdrop of the Georgian mansion, nestled within the picturesque Rozelle Park. Art and artefacts from the South Ayrshire Collection will enhance the immersive experience weaving local heritage into the fabric of the event.

Rozelle Pond Walk

Offering indoor and outdoor entertainment, visitors of all ages can enjoy a free, self-led walk around the Rozelle duck pond, where they will encounter the deadly creatures of Madame McMaster’s Collection. These sculptures offer a fun, family-friendly opportunity to meet the creatures of Scottish folklore; and are the perfect way to get your Halloween fix while enjoying the fresh Autumn air!

Fathoms of Fear

For those bold enough to dive deeper, book into a special performance. Fathoms of Fear—a 30-minute theatrical tour—offers a chilling glimpse into Madame McMaster’s world. This immersive play combines Victorian melodrama, camp humour, and spine-chilling horror.

What's On

Ayr
This image depicts a dark wooden cabinet with a variety of unusual and intriguing objects displayed on its shelves. The title "CABINET of CURIOSITIES" is prominently shown to the left, along with the text "An exhibition of curious objects from the South Ayrshire collection." The cabinet contains objects such as a taxidermied bird, a wooden sculpture of a strange, open-mouthed creature, an old-fashioned deep-sea diving helmet, a painting of a sailing ship, and a small model ship. A single hanging lamp with a warm glow illuminates the scene. The overall tone is mysterious and vintage, evoking a sense of historical discovery.
Saturday 16 November 2024 - Friday 7 February 2025
Free

Cabinet of Curiosities at Rozelle House

Ayr
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Wednesday 9 October - Thursday 31 October 2024
Free

Spooky Crafty Lair at Rozelle House Museum and Galleries

Alloway
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Wednesday 16 October - Thursday 31 October
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Fathoms of Fear Theatrical Performances at Rozelle House

Alloway
A spooky Halloween image with text that reads "Rozelle Pond Walk - Madame McMaster and her Collection of Curiosities - Tamfest".
Tuesday 1 October - Thursday 31 October
Free

Madame McMaster and her Collection of Curiosities at Rozelle Pond

Alloway
Illustration and text that says "Madame McMaster and her Collection of Curiosities". There is a devil logo with the text Tamfest under it.
Friday 11 October - Thursday 31 October
Free

Madame McMaster and her Collection of Curiosities at Rozelle House

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