Robert Burns Birthplace Museum NTS

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum NTS The birthplace of Robert Burns, Scotland's National Poet 📚 During the winter the Museum Café stops serving at 4pm.
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Set in 10 acres of Burns' beloved Alloway countryside, the museum provides a unique encounter with Scotland's favourite son. Visitors can follow the poet's life and legacy, from his birth in the humble cottage built by his father, to the phenomenal output of songs and music that captured the world's imagination. Immersive sound and light installations, films and interactive media and contemporary

art commissions help to interpret and enhance the historic landscape and collection, which includes original manuscripts of Burns' most famous works, such as Auld Lang Syne and Tam o' Shanter. Please note the main Museum opens at 10am until 5pm with last entry recommended as 4.30pm, the Birthplace Cottage is open for visits between 11am- 3.30pm with last entry to this part of the site at 3pm.

When was the last time you got some fresh air? 🍃Today is Clean Air Day, the UK's largest campaign against air pollution....
17/06/2026

When was the last time you got some fresh air? 🍃

Today is Clean Air Day, the UK's largest campaign against air pollution. We're incredibly lucky here in Alloway that we have so many amazing green spaces to access clean air, but that doesn't mean we can't still do our bit to reduce air pollution.

Head to Global Action Plan's website to find out more about Clean Air Day, and why recognising air pollution is so important. In the meantime, get outside and appreciate the spaces we have on our doorstop! 👣

We can't believe we're almost at the final Highlight Talk of the series! Next week we're joined by Clark McGinn, author ...
17/06/2026

We can't believe we're almost at the final Highlight Talk of the series! Next week we're joined by Clark McGinn, author and honorary research fellow of the Centre for Robert Burns Studies presents Burns and Black Lives, based on his book of the same name, exploring Burns complex relationship with people of colour in the eighteenth century.

Secure your ticket for this event, held 24th June at 2:30pm, through our Eventbrite page, linked in the comments.

15/06/2026

Take another sneak peek into the work our Collections Supervisor, Ruth, does with some of the books in our collection 📚

12/06/2026

Donna with this week’s Scots Word(s) of the Week: drookit, driech and blether!🌧️

Meet our makers!🛍️Our shop has a gorgeous range of cards from Hole In My Pocket, a Glasgow based company who try to alwa...
12/06/2026

Meet our makers!🛍️

Our shop has a gorgeous range of cards from Hole In My Pocket, a Glasgow based company who try to always source products from companies close by. All cards are produced using FSC approved card stock and envelopes are 100% recycled!

The Burns Supper, both historic and contemporary, is the subject of today's Highlight Talk, in the Robertson Room at 2:3...
10/06/2026

The Burns Supper, both historic and contemporary, is the subject of today's Highlight Talk, in the Robertson Room at 2:30pm, led by Hugh Farrell, RBBM Volunteer and all round Burns enthusiast!

Secure your last minute ticket through the link in the comments⬇️

Our Summer Solstice Evening Market, hosted in collaboration with Handmade in Ayr Market and Ayrshire Food an a' That is ...
09/06/2026

Our Summer Solstice Evening Market, hosted in collaboration with Handmade in Ayr Market and Ayrshire Food an a' That is rapidly approaching with less than two weeks to go ☀️

What cocktail will you be sipping?🍹 Watch this space for our one off Solstice Street Food menu 👀

Head to RBBM’s Eventbrite page for more details!

08/06/2026

Our new hot food menu is live from today 🥓

Breakfast & Brunch served 10am-11.30 am ⏱️

We need your help to protect Burns legacy in Ayrshire!This St Andrew’s Day, we are aiming to raise £130,000 to repair an...
07/06/2026

We need your help to protect Burns legacy in Ayrshire!

This St Andrew’s Day, we are aiming to raise £130,000 to repair and preserve two important landmarks tied to Burns’ life and legacy: Bachelors’ Club and Souter Johnnie’s Cottage. These iconic sites are in urgent need of repair, and we need your support to protect them for future generations.

Both the Bachelors’ Club and Souter Johnnie’s Cottage hold immense cultural and historical significance, offering rare glimpses into the world of Scotland’s national poet. But these treasures are at risk.

Due to moisture damage from previous renovations, both buildings are now suffering from cracked brickwork, damaged mortar and deteriorating interiors. With rainfall projected to increase by 11% annually, these conditions will only worsen if left untreated.

We have a plan to save these historic sites, but we need your help to make that a reality. Donate now through the link in the comments to ensure these treasured landmarks stand strong for centuries to come.

Don't mind us, we'll be looking at photos of our site in the sun until it comes back out...☀️
06/06/2026

Don't mind us, we'll be looking at photos of our site in the sun until it comes back out...☀️

Address

Murdoch's Lone, Alloway
Ayr
KA74PQ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441292443700

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