Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum Andrew Carnegie was a weaver's son who became the richest man in the world and gave his wealth away for the benefit of mankind.
The birthplace of modern philanthropy, the museum tells his inspiring story which is still relevant today.
Operating as usual
Tickets for our next under-3 sessions are now available! Book them here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/andrew-carnegie-birthplace-museum-17247214261
Tickets for our next under-3 sessions are now available! Book them here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/andrew-carnegie-birthplace-museum-17247214261
With Autumn just around the corner, it's time for our favourite colour to come out of the woodworks again - mustard yellow! And we've got the perfect dino toys to match all the autumn leaves. ๐
Ethically made woolen toys by Best Years. Available in a range of sizes and colours from our shop.
With Autumn just around the corner, it's time for our favourite colour to come out of the woodworks again - mustard yellow! And we've got the perfect dino toys to match all the autumn leaves. ๐
Ethically made woolen toys by Best Years. Available in a range of sizes and colours from our shop.
On this day 108 years ago the Peace Palace (Vredespaleis), an international law building in The Hague, Netherlands, opened. This beautiful Delftware plate commemorated the occasion.
Andrew Carnegie donated a jaw-dropping $1.5 million (equivalent of $500 million today) towards this building project. Why not come and visit our museum to find out more about Carnegie's peace initiatives!
Image description: white plate with blue pattern, depicting the Peace Palace building in the middle with two white peace doves flying in the sky above
On this day 108 years ago the Peace Palace (Vredespaleis), an international law building in The Hague, Netherlands, opened. This beautiful Delftware plate commemorated the occasion.
Andrew Carnegie donated a jaw-dropping $1.5 million (equivalent of $500 million today) towards this building project. Why not come and visit our museum to find out more about Carnegie's peace initiatives!
Image description: white plate with blue pattern, depicting the Peace Palace building in the middle with two white peace doves flying in the sky above
Tickets for our next under-3 sessions are now available! Book them here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/andrew-carnegie-birthplace-museum-17247214261?fbclid=IwAR0uPgUjbVh93K7I0-rw7lOp6I1ndylPHROvd-c46Lh3G8vRv62laUWmc_I
Tickets for our next under-3 sessions are now available! Book them here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/andrew-carnegie-birthplace-museum-17247214261?fbclid=IwAR0uPgUjbVh93K7I0-rw7lOp6I1ndylPHROvd-c46Lh3G8vRv62laUWmc_I
Does everybody know what time it is? It's time for another collections jigsaw!
Today, we are travelling to 1870s China with Andrew Carnegie who bought this photograph on his travels in 1878-9. It depicts a mountain temple in Canton.
Photography is a useful tool for not only recording one's travel memories in a souvenir album, but also documenting places at risk of being destroyed by the influx of tourists.
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=15bb16ea5693
Free online jigsaw puzzle game
Reminder!
Today and this weekend are the last days you can take part in the Dunfermline #HQExplorers Summer Safari PAST-PORT ๐ฆ
If you've got a unfinished past-port lying about at home, time to get cracking and collect your final stamps so you can go home with a nice Dunfermline woven patch. ๐ก๏ธ
Reminder!
Today and this weekend are the last days you can take part in the Dunfermline #HQExplorers Summer Safari PAST-PORT ๐ฆ
If you've got a unfinished past-port lying about at home, time to get cracking and collect your final stamps so you can go home with a nice Dunfermline woven patch. ๐ก๏ธ
We all know Andrew loved libraries, reading, and anything book related - and we'd like to continue his efforts! As well as our Little Library outside where you'll find a range of used books to borrow and swap, we also have lots of affordable children's books in our wee gift shop.
'Everybody's Welcome' is another recent addition, which cleverly looks at issues such as immigration and displacement through the tale of animals living in a forest who move about and club together to help each other in their time of need. ๐ป ๐ธ ๐ญ
We all know Andrew loved libraries, reading, and anything book related - and we'd like to continue his efforts! As well as our Little Library outside where you'll find a range of used books to borrow and swap, we also have lots of affordable children's books in our wee gift shop.
'Everybody's Welcome' is another recent addition, which cleverly looks at issues such as immigration and displacement through the tale of animals living in a forest who move about and club together to help each other in their time of need. ๐ป ๐ธ ๐ญ
Today is International Beer Day and we'd like to celebrate one of many women whose research has been funded by Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland.
Anna MacGillivray Macleod was leading Scottish botanist and biochemist who was the first female Professor of Brewing and Biochemistry in the world, appointed by @heriotwattuni in 1975. Following her retirement, she maintained links with her previous department and was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science by Heriot-Watt for her discovery of Gibberellich acid.
During her career she received the Horace Brown Medal, the highest honour in the brewing industry. Her research was supported by Carnegie Grants in 1958 and 1969.
Today is International Beer Day and we'd like to celebrate one of many women whose research has been funded by Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland.
Anna MacGillivray Macleod was leading Scottish botanist and biochemist who was the first female Professor of Brewing and Biochemistry in the world, appointed by @heriotwattuni in 1975. Following her retirement, she maintained links with her previous department and was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science by Heriot-Watt for her discovery of Gibberellich acid.
During her career she received the Horace Brown Medal, the highest honour in the brewing industry. Her research was supported by Carnegie Grants in 1958 and 1969.
This week, we are said goodbye to two fabulous members of staff - our Curator/Manager Kirke and our Visitor Services Officer Annie! Both of them brought so much creativity, enthusiasm and joy to our team. Here is a wee medley of what they were up to at the museum.
We wish them all the best in their new careers - they will be sorely missed! ๐๐ญ
Look at this absolutely egg-cellent egg cup! ๐ฆ
We've got a whole range of peacock themed goodies in our shop, from mugs, aprons & tea towels, hanging decorations - and of course these egg cups! ๐ฆ
Look at this absolutely egg-cellent egg cup! ๐ฆ
We've got a whole range of peacock themed goodies in our shop, from mugs, aprons & tea towels, hanging decorations - and of course these egg cups! ๐ฆ
On this day 110 years ago Andrew Carnegie was presented with the freedom of the city of Liverpool for his gift of four libraries.
One of our Curator's favourite objects in our collection is the casket in which Carnegie received his freedom certificate in as it is shaped after one of the libraries (Sefton Park)! Carnegie also received an album of watercolour drawings of all four libraries - what a beautiful way to celebrate these amazing places of learning!
Liverpool Central Library
We just found out a good Monday fact that a group of Peacocks are called a pride or ostentation, we're pretty fond of the latter! ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ
New Wild Republic Peacocks (big & small) in our shop this week, the little ones match the new chicks in Pittencrieff Park's aviary! ๐ฅ
Last week we got a restock of Sketching Fife prints. Gorgeous as ever, these prints capture some of Dunfermline & West Fife's most beautiful sights. ๐ฟ
Framed ยฃ20 (Forth Bridge one ยฃ25 due to extra gold!) Selection of unmounted prints available too ยฃ15. Pop into our shop to have a browse.
On 27 July 1881 the memorial stone of the world's first Carnegie Free Library - our main library here in Dunfermline - was laid. What better time to unveil the fascinating story behind one of the best-loved paintings in our collection! Find it here ๐
https://www.carnegiebirthplace.com/blog
On 27 July 1881 the memorial stone of the world's first Carnegie Free Library - our main library here in Dunfermline - was laid. What better time to unveil the fascinating story behind one of the best-loved paintings in our collection! Find it here ๐
https://www.carnegiebirthplace.com/blog
We had lots of lovely visitors popping in over the weekend, who were enjoying the sunshine out and aboot in Dunfermline! Saturday's #VisitorsoftheDay were sisters Selina and Freya from Kirkcaldy, who successfully completed the Summer Safari #HQExplorer Past-Port. Good job girls!
Past-Port activities available until 15th August, so a couple more weeks to get involved!
We had lots of lovely visitors popping in over the weekend, who were enjoying the sunshine out and aboot in Dunfermline! Saturday's #VisitorsoftheDay were sisters Selina and Freya from Kirkcaldy, who successfully completed the Summer Safari #HQExplorer Past-Port. Good job girls!
Past-Port activities available until 15th August, so a couple more weeks to get involved!
A lot of museum staff's work happens behind the scenes. On this #MuseumMonday we would like to thank Association of Independent Museums, Pilgrim Trust and the The Institute of Conservation for giving us a grant that enabled us to take the first steps towards improving conditions in our collections store. Fluctuations in temperature and humidity can cause permanent damage to collections. We are so glad that we are now able to start tackling this problem!
Time for some Saturday Squirrels! These little critters landed in our shop last week, aren't they cute? ๐ฟ๏ธ๐ฟ๏ธ
All shop purchases support the museum and allow us to continue doing great things, so whether that's a small squirrel, book, or just a small donation, it all counts so remember to have a nosey in our shop when you pay us a visit.
Time for some Saturday Squirrels! These little critters landed in our shop last week, aren't they cute? ๐ฟ๏ธ๐ฟ๏ธ
All shop purchases support the museum and allow us to continue doing great things, so whether that's a small squirrel, book, or just a small donation, it all counts so remember to have a nosey in our shop when you pay us a visit.
Another excellent post day yesterday, and certainly no filter required for these bloominโ lovely bothies! Each wee bothy is handmade so no two are exactly the same - but the bright colours give them a nice modern twist!
Available in our shop in multiple colours ๐ธ๐ผ
It was a delight, nay, an honour to welcome today's Visitor of the Day!
This is is Ceitidh Miller, who voiced bunny number 6 on our museum's audio bunny tour. The tour was recorded a few years ago when she was in P6 at Pittencrieff Primary School. How cute! ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฐ
Many thanks to Ceitidh's family for suitably embarrassing her, sure she'll get her own back one day...
It was a delight, nay, an honour to welcome today's Visitor of the Day!
This is is Ceitidh Miller, who voiced bunny number 6 on our museum's audio bunny tour. The tour was recorded a few years ago when she was in P6 at Pittencrieff Primary School. How cute! ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฐ
Many thanks to Ceitidh's family for suitably embarrassing her, sure she'll get her own back one day...
Our collections jigsaw this month takes you to the 1870s Japan. The photograph depicts a racecourse, possibly the Negishi Racecourse in Yokohama. It was the first purpose-built European-style racecourse in Japan. It opened in 1866 at the urging of the residents of the foreign settlement. Andrew Carnegie travelled to Japan in 1879 - this is one of the many souvenir photographs he purchased on his trip.
Find the jigsaw here: https://www.carnegiebirthplace.com/jigsaws
Our collections jigsaw this month takes you to the 1870s Japan. The photograph depicts a racecourse, possibly the Negishi Racecourse in Yokohama. It was the first purpose-built European-style racecourse in Japan. It opened in 1866 at the urging of the residents of the foreign settlement. Andrew Carnegie travelled to Japan in 1879 - this is one of the many souvenir photographs he purchased on his trip.
Find the jigsaw here: https://www.carnegiebirthplace.com/jigsaws
We've got some tickets left for next week's Baby Bobbins sessions - although a lot have already been reserved through our advanced mailing list!
If you'd like to reserve a free spot for our Bunny themed sensory play and songs session, think fast! We're still running limited numbers so they get booked up quickly.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bobbin-babies-bunnies-songs-and-sensory-play-session-tickets-163159597749
Join us for our next Early Years Songs & Sensory Play Bobbins session! July's theme is Bunnies & Rabbits!
Only 10 days left to see our community exhibition Berrylaw Perspective! Come and see how local art aficionados were inspired by a panoramic view of Dunfermline. Here is a sneak peek of some of the work on display.
New week and new goodies in our museum shop! The orange knitted Diplodocus has got some new pals in turquoise and rainbow colour, as well as green T-rexes. Which one is your favourite? We love them all!๐
New week and new goodies in our museum shop! The orange knitted Diplodocus has got some new pals in turquoise and rainbow colour, as well as green T-rexes. Which one is your favourite? We love them all!๐
Some new exciting stock has landed in our museum shop! Spread some Dunfermline love with these fun prints and postcards by local artist Alan Grieve! Get yours now ๐คฉ
Some new exciting stock has landed in our museum shop! Spread some Dunfermline love with these fun prints and postcards by local artist Alan Grieve! Get yours now ๐คฉ
Our little wish tree in the museum hall is proving very popular with our wee visitors. From wishing for world peace, a new baby brother, to 1000000000000000000 lemurs - no wish or hope is too big or small. โจ
Also same Freya. Thanks for giving us a chuckle this morning. ๐๐
We've had quite a few of you through our door doing the SUMMER SAFARI PAST-PORT and it's been great to see folk exploring our venue!
Today's Visitors of the Day are Fergus and Campbell who enjoyed finding the animals hidden in our museum. They even made some delightful binoculars before their visit so they could be proper explorers. Why not have a go yourselves? ๐ต๏ธ
You can complete the activities throughout the holidays, doesn't have to be on one day - and remember you have to book for the Abbey Church! Some venues are closed on certain days also so double check!
We've had quite a few of you through our door doing the SUMMER SAFARI PAST-PORT and it's been great to see folk exploring our venue!
Today's Visitors of the Day are Fergus and Campbell who enjoyed finding the animals hidden in our museum. They even made some delightful binoculars before their visit so they could be proper explorers. Why not have a go yourselves? ๐ต๏ธ
You can complete the activities throughout the holidays, doesn't have to be on one day - and remember you have to book for the Abbey Church! Some venues are closed on certain days also so double check!
Say hello to our latest Visitor of the Day - the lovely Jack who came to visit the museum and complete their Summer Safari PAST-PORT. Good job on finding all the animals Jack, you are a tip-top Heritage Quarter Explorer! ๐ฆ
Collect 4 stamps at Dunfermline's heritage venues and receive a nice woven patch of Dunfermline as a wee prize! Remember to double check if you need to book in advance (e.g. Abbey is doing pre-bookings only!) and if venues are closed certain days (e.g. Carnegie Library/Galleries is closed Tuesdays!) We'd hate for you to be disappointed!
Say hello to our latest Visitor of the Day - the lovely Jack who came to visit the museum and complete their Summer Safari PAST-PORT. Good job on finding all the animals Jack, you are a tip-top Heritage Quarter Explorer! ๐ฆ
Collect 4 stamps at Dunfermline's heritage venues and receive a nice woven patch of Dunfermline as a wee prize! Remember to double check if you need to book in advance (e.g. Abbey is doing pre-bookings only!) and if venues are closed certain days (e.g. Carnegie Library/Galleries is closed Tuesdays!) We'd hate for you to be disappointed!
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This time last year we saw the completion of Calum Colvinโs art installation of Andrew Carnegie. A photograph of the finished work was revealed at the museum this spring (seems such a long time ago!). While he was still working on the project, we managed to catch up with Calum and hear his thoughts about Carnegie. You can find the recording of this conversation here: https://www.carnegiebirthplace.com/podcasts Our museum is open until 6 December - do pop in to see the finished work if you can!
Don't forget to enter our #CheerUpDippy competition for your chance to win your very own orange Dippy (RRP ยฃ29.99) We've already had some lovely entries, so don't forget to get yours in before the 4th May 5pm. Entry details: https://bit.ly/DippyComp
Wishing all our followers a lovely holiday period with your families, friends and loved ones. See you on the other side in 2020!
Thank you to everyone who came and visited us during 2019! We've achieved a lot this year, including: ๐ฏ Commemorated the centenary of Andrew Carnegie's death ๐จ Welcomed many children to our family events! ๐ซ Held our first 3 autism friendly relaxed sessions. ๐ฆ Hosted a giant Lego dinosaur build! ๐จโ๐จWelcomed Scottish artist Calum Colvin to create an amazing portrait of Andrew Carnegie. โฆ And finally, only gone and won the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award 2019! ๐๐๐ Here's to next season (and time for a well earned rest!) ๐ด
Happy Birthday to Mr Andrew Carnegie, born on this day in 1835 making it his 184th birthday ๐๐๐๐ Thank you for all the things you gave back to Dunfermline and not forgetting the Auld Grey Toun ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Watch this fab video about Calum Colvin's art commission, created by Karina, a Journalism student at Edinburgh Napier University as part of her coursework. Calum's installation is on display until 1 December - pop in the museum and have a look! To find out more about Calum's work, why not come along to our artist talk on 21 November! More info here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-constructed-worlds-of-calum-colvin-tickets-78392384733 RT Dunfermline Delivers Visit Dunfermline VisitScotland @welcometofife (Video: Karina Caulfield)
Weโve been getting tecchy down at the museum and experimenting with creating a time lapse of our portrait project! Calum Colvin has been making some excellent progress down at the museum - come pay us a visit before the end of the season and have a look! Heโll be working every Monday and Thursday ๐จ๐จ๐จ
Some visitors got a sneaky peek during rehearsals for tonightโs Cromlit's Lilt concert. Still spaces available, tickets ยฃ8/6 concessions are available on the door!
Thanks to all who came along to our #AutismFriendly sessions yesterday! We hope you all had a great time. We have more #AutismFriendly sessions up our sleeve as part of our partnership with National Museums Scotland! We've also tried our hand at making a little video about why we want to make our venue more #Accessible for all. Now we'll just keep ourselves occupied and wait for our Oscar nomination...
Whoโs excited for tomorrowโs Carnegie Creators session? Weโve been practising making our own shooting stars - pop down tomorrow anytime between 11am-1pm to make your own! (We do not take responsibility for kids driving their adults crazy with these afterwards) ๐๐ซโ๏ธ
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!!
Jurassic World is in cinemas now AND IN OUR BACK GARDEN! DISCLAIMER: No animals were harmed in the making of this film.
Sensatronic Lab are here ! Come on down!
Sprogs playing the bicycle wheel! Itโs our Festival of Museums event, come and join us, itโs on until 4pm
Festival of Museums! Come and join us!
Today? Well, we just pottered about really...
Burns and Carnegie live
Ninjas are ready to take over the museum tomorrow! Come and craft your own between 11am-2pm for free!
Andrew Carnegie is practicing his dance moves for the Festival of Museums! Join us on Saturday, 20 May! http://www.carnegiebirthplace.com/festival-of-museums-day/
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