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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

A collage of postcards from South Ayrshire. Heading in blue font reads 'Wish You Were Here'
Ayr

Wish You Were Here: Postcards from South Ayrshire

22 February - 18 May 2025
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An illustration of Tiny Tam, a cute cartoon mouse, on a sandy beach with the ocean and a sailboat in the background. Tiny Tam is wearing yellow sunglasses, a blue-striped beanie with a pompom, and orange shorts. He has a pink flamingo-shaped inflatable ring around his body. To the left, a colourful beach ball rests on the sand. Behind him, a large postcard with a red and blue border reads "Wish you were here!" in a playful font, with a stamp in the top right corner that features a tiny mouse illustration. The scene has a bright and cheerful summer vibe.
Ayr

Tiny Tam ‘Design Your Own Postcard’ Activity

Saturday 22 February - Sunday 18 May 2025
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A graphic image of purple grapes. The heading 'Carrick's Smuggling History', Contraband from the Isle of Man, 28 FEB - 31 MAY 2025
Girvan

Carrick's Smuggling History

28 February - 31 May 2025
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Various coloured images of exhibition and sculpture of Diana the Huntress.
Ayr

Museum Tours at Rozelle House

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

Museum Tours at the McKechnie Institute

Weekly
Various times
Image of hands molding clay.
Ayr

HND Photography Exhibition

9 - 16 May 2025
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Ayrshire College The Fourth Floor exhibition. Staircase with artwork displayed on the wall.
Ayr

Ayrshire College HND Art & Design Exhibition

10 May - 1 June 2025
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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
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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
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
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