Halloween at the McKechnie Institute

Halloween at the McKechnie Institute

This spooky season, The McKechnie Institute is displaying works from the famous witchy tale, Tam o’ Shanter. See artworks by Joseph Bartholomew Kidd, Alexander Goudie and T. Dunwell from the South Ayrshire Collection in our family-friendly, Halloween-themed exhibition space.

Family Crafts

We also have fun and free self-led monster mash crafts for all to enjoy in our engagement space. Suitable for all big and little monsters, take part in some activities such as creepy colouring in or glow-in-the-dark bookmarks.

Opening Hours

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 1pm – 4pm
Wednesday: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Saturday: 10.30am – 4pm

Additional Information

Disabled access
11 October - 1 November 2025
See listing for times
All ages
Free
McKechnie Institute, 40 Dalrymple Street, Girvan KA26 9A

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