McKechnie Institute
Opening hours
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
1pm – 4pm
Wednesday:
1.30pm – 4.30pm
Saturday:
10am – 4pm
Contact us
Tel: (0)1465 713643
Address
The McKechnie Institute
40 Dalrymple Street, Girvan KA26 9AE
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About the McKechnie Institute
Girvan’s cultural hub, features a permanent display of artefacts highlighting the town’s heritage, the McKechnie Institute also hosts a regular programme of changing exhibitions. Visit the McKechnie, to see Girvan through time:
- Geology, fossils, the history of Ailsa Craig and its granite
- Maritime history and model ships
- Victorian lounge and bedroom
- Bronze Age Cinerary Urns dating 2100-1500 BC
Key Features
- Free entry
- Open all year
- Family-friendly
- Garden
- Accessibility access via Ailsa Street West
- Accessible toilet
Try our Scavenger Hunt
Discover interesting facts and explore The McKechnie’s facinating collections.
McKechnie Institute is now on Bloomberg Connects
The Bloomberg Connects app is a free digital guide where you can explore content from a variety of different cultural organisations. Wherever you are in the world, you can access a range of content, either to add to your experience viewing the gallery in person, or to enjoy from the comfort of your own home.
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