Name: Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Rating: 5.0

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

Moodie Street, Dunfermline, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

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Steel tycoon, stockbroker, writer, lecturer, entrepreneur, philanthropist - Andrew Carnegie was one of the great Scots of the 19th century. His life has left a huge legacy, but as his birthplace cottage testifies he came from humble beginnings. Adjacent to the cottage is the beautiful Art Deco museum hall, built by Andrew Carnegie’s widow in 1928. Visit the humble cottage where Andrew Carnegie was born and spent the first years of his life. Experience Andrew’s life in 19th century Dunfermline and what it was like to emigrate to America with just a few possessions.

If you are looking for Best Museums and Art Galleries in Dunfermline , Kingdom of Fife then you can visit Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum. Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is one of the places in Dunfermline Kingdom of Fife for day out with kids and families. If you are searching for Landmarks and Attractions near me, then you can get all the information here.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Parking nearby.
Toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.
Snacks are available.
Wheelchair and Pushchair friendly.
Assistance/Guide Dogs only.
Free Wifi.

What to see

The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is a fantastic place to visit with your family! Bunnies, dinosaurs and more, there is lots for you to get involved in and lots of fun, family-friendly activities around the site to keep everyone entertained! Inspired by Andrew Carnegie’s love for books and libraries.

Enjoy the collections through drawing and colouring-in, making, and playing! For more information CLICK HERE.

The museum’s original collection as listed in the 1928 inventory was comprised of 489 entries, the greater part of which (470 objects) were donated by Andrew Carnegie’s widow Louise and came directly from the Carnegie family homes in the USA and Scotland. Included within these were:

Works of Art (paintings, cartoons, watercolours and prints);
Photographs (of Andrew Carnegie and his associates, and events in Mr. Carnegie’s life);
Costume (academic gowns, hoods, hats and walking sticks);
Decorative Art (Freedom caskets, keys, trowels, mallets);
Numismatics (medals, decorations, badges);
Archival Material (Freedom certificates, resolutions, addresses, books, letters).

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Price: Paid

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Free of charge.

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Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Opening times: Every Day, 11:00am to 4:00pm, (last entry 3:20pm), Free.

Address: Moodie Street, Dunfermline, UK

Post Code: KY12 4LE

Council: Dunfermline

County: Fife

The Museum is located in the Heritage Quarter of Dunfermline, the ancient capital of Scotland, 5 minute walk downhill from Dunfermline Palace and Abbey (along St. Margaret Street). Dunfermline is only an hour north of Edinburgh by train or car.

Travel by Public Transport: Train services run regularly from Edinburgh to Dunfermline Town station. Train timetables are available here.
The museum is less than 10-minute walk from the station. Intercity buses connect Dunfermline with Edinburgh, Glasgow and St. Andrews. There are frequent Stagecoach Fife services (X54 and 55), and Citylink service (M91) from Edinburgh. And Stagecoach Fife services (X24 and X26) from Glasgow and St. Andrews. For timetables, please click here.

By Car:

Dunfermline makes a perfect east coast stopping point whether you’re on your way to the Highlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Dundee or St. Andrews! Simply click on the map above to be taken to Google Maps where you can plan your trip and get directions to our museum. Our postcode is KY12 7PL for Sat. Nav. directions.

Halbeath Park & Ride is the nearest bus park & ride scheme. It connects Dunfermline to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Click here to find the nearest Electric Vehicle charge point.

Parking: Pay & Display car park is available right next to the museum. Information about other parking facilities in the town can be found here. For information about accessibility and to arrange assistance, please refer to Facilities & Access page.

Walks around Dunfermline: The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is close to a fantastic network of paths, including the Fife Pilgrim Way, the beautiful Pittencrieff Park and Walk Fife paths.

Cycling around Dunfermline: With over 350 miles of dedicated cycle routes and a series of mountain bike trails, Fife is a great place to go if you're at home on a bike. Fife is on several National Cycling Routes including Route 764 - an off road section coming from neighbouring Clackmannanshire to Dunfermline. There is a bicycle stand available in front of the museum.