Stranraer Museum

Stranraer Museum A local history museum on the ground floor with a gallery of changing exhibitions on the first floor. Step inside and discover Wigtownshire’s fascinating past.

Stranraer’s historic Old Town Hall, built in 1776, is the home of Stranraer Museum. See one of Scotland’s oldest ploughs, look at Victorian Wigtownshire in 3D photographs and investigate the collection through our museum trails. Plus displays on archaeology, local history, farming and dairying. An exciting and varied temporary exhibition programme runs throughout the year and there are activities

for all the family. Groups and schools bookings are always welcome. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Disabled access throughout. Admission Free

02/04/2026

The 16th century Castle of St John will be open Easter Weekend. 10-4, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Free entry. Come and enjoy the history, good company and the amazing view from the roof.

Tomorrow from 11-1pm, come and create a pop-up Spring garden in our activity room! Free, drop-in activity suitable for a...
01/04/2026

Tomorrow from 11-1pm, come and create a pop-up Spring garden in our activity room! Free, drop-in activity suitable for all ages!

Connecting Our Cultural LandscapeThe Dumfries and Galloway Cultural Partnership (DGCP) is hosting five events across the...
10/03/2026

Connecting Our Cultural Landscape

The Dumfries and Galloway Cultural Partnership (DGCP) is hosting five events across the region and online to connect with people working in culture.

Artists, heritage organisations, creative practitioners, community groups, museums, festivals and freelancers are invited to attend. The sessions will introduce the Partnership, share its aims and help map the cultural activity happening across Dumfries and Galloway.
Attendees can learn more about DGCP, connect with others, share current projects and help shape how the Partnership supports the cultural sector moving forward.

📍16/03/26| Stranraer Millennium Centre | 10am - 11:30am
📍17/03/26| Dumfries Theatre Royal | 1pm - 2:30pm
📍23/03/26| Castle Douglas, The Crannog | 1pm - 2:30pm
📍25/03/26| Annan, The Corner House | 10am - 11:30am
💻27/03/26| Online | 10am - 11:30am

🎟 Free to attend (booking required) 🔗 Register: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway-cultural-partnership

Have you visited the museum since we reopened? We've had some lovely comments from our visitors:"We visited Stranraer Mu...
16/02/2026

Have you visited the museum since we reopened?

We've had some lovely comments from our visitors:

"We visited Stranraer Museum for the first time yesterday.
What a joy to spend time there! Beautifully laid out information in bite size presentations in cabinets, information panels and videos. And an activities room as well"

Come and see for yourself!

20/01/2026

.By popular demand.

A Must see exhibition.

The Jessie Marion King Exhibition will now run until Saturday 21st February.

24/12/2025

Wishing all our friends and future visitors a very merry christmas.

11/12/2025

The current exhibition at Stranraer museum is Jessie Marion King.
Running until 24th January 2026.

An exhibition from the recognised collections at Kirkcudbright Galleries, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of 'Glasgow Girl' artist Jessie M. King.

A must see exhibition.

If you haven't managed to get a walk through our spooktacular castle of St john yet to meet the mad clown and grimreaper...
26/10/2025

If you haven't managed to get a walk through our spooktacular castle of St john yet to meet the mad clown and grimreaper and loads more scary folk, next week is your last chance as we close for the Season on saturday.
Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm. Free entry but we do have a donation box 💀👻🧙‍♀️

Are you brave enough to step in to the Castle of St John.!!!! Will you say hello to the big bad wolf or run from the gri...
16/10/2025

Are you brave enough to step in to the Castle of St John.!!!! Will you say hello to the big bad wolf or run from the grimreaper!

Free entry with a donation box.
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm

Step back in time if you dare, Visit our castle of St John, where the walls whisper secrets and the shadows dance in can...
01/10/2025

Step back in time if you dare, Visit our castle of St John, where the walls whisper secrets and the shadows dance in candle light.
Ascend the iconic spiral staircase to explore the past where every stone has a story and every corner holds a surprise 💀🎃

Not recommended for those easily frightened by unexpected specters and restless spirits.

Looking for something to do with the kids today, Pop on down to the Museum 1pm-3pm and enjoy our last workshop of Summer...
14/08/2025

Looking for something to do with the kids today, Pop on down to the Museum 1pm-3pm and enjoy our last workshop of Summer. And its Free.

31/07/2025

🌞 Don't forget that the drop in Arts and crafts workshop is on today 1pm-3pm at Stranraer Museum.

Address

55 George Street
Stranraer
DG97JP

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 10am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm

Telephone

01776 705088

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