McKechnie Institute

Opening hours

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:

1pm – 4pm 

Wednesday:

1.30pm – 4pm 

Saturday:

10am – 4pm

Contact us

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

What's on

Girvan
The exterior view of a red sandstone building.
Saturday 30 March 2024
1pm
Free

History of Easter

Girvan
Beautiful colourful wild flowers. Earth Hour 60 logo.
Friday 29 March - Saturday 13 April 2024
During opening hours
Free

Celebrate Earth Hour at the McKechnie Institute

Girvan
Stunning photograph of a dragon in a river by C. Somerville, Reflections at Culzean
17 February - 13 April 2024
See listing for opening times
Free

Photography Exhibition

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