The Old Bridge House

The Old Bridge House A tiny little house full of history and character. Open Monday to Saturday 10-5, Sunday 2-5.

Located on the historic Devorgilla Bridge, The Old Bridge House is Dumfries' oldest surviving home and has been a museum of folk life since the 1950s.

Oh look! There's the Old Bridge House Museum. It is on the model of Dumfries made by Dalbeattie Men's Shed and on displa...
23/06/2026

Oh look! There's the Old Bridge House Museum. It is on the model of Dumfries made by Dalbeattie Men's Shed and on display at Dumfries Town Board
Visit the real thing, the oldest surviving house in the town, Monday to Saturday 10-5 or Sundays 2-5.

22/06/2026

We're in there too!

Dr Kissling played a key role in preserving the heritage of D&G. He worked with Museum Curator Alf Truckell to preserve ...
21/06/2026

Dr Kissling played a key role in preserving the heritage of D&G. He worked with Museum Curator Alf Truckell to preserve the folk culture of the region, including this historic house which was established as a folk museum in the 1960s.

Step back in time inside The Old Bridge House Museum. The oldest house in Dumfries is full of nostalgic objects such as ...
17/06/2026

Step back in time inside The Old Bridge House Museum.
The oldest house in Dumfries is full of nostalgic objects such as this mangle.
Visit Monday to Saturday 10-5 or Sundays 2-5 to experience it yourself.

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Dumfries
DG27BE

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 4pm - 5pm

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