Scottish Maritime Museum Irvine

The Scottish Maritime Museum is a four-star tourist attraction based in the west of Scotland, with sites in Irvine and Dumbarton.

About Scottish Maritime Museum Irvine

	Scottish Maritime Museum Harbour Road, Irvine KA12 8QE
	01294278283
	Scottish Maritime Museum Irvine Website
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At these two sites, the Museum holds an important nationally recognised collection, including a variety of historic ships, artefacts, shipbuilding machinery and fascinating personal items.

The Linthouse, originally built in 1872 to the design of John Frederick Spencer, a naval architect who had worked with Brunel. It was extended and altered more than once during the following 100 years of its working life and finally, when threatened with demolition for industrial redevelopment, it was dismantled and rebuilt in its current Irvine site in the latter part of the 1980s.

Within the Linthouse you will find historic boats and other artefacts along with art and sculpture related to Scottish maritime history. The Museum, founded on the historic and continuing importance of the sea to Scotland, opens up the past to everyone.

Awarded 4**** by the Scottish Tourist Board.

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Upcoming Events at Scottish Maritime Museum Irvine

Christmas

Scottish Maritime Museum Winter Market

28th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

Scottish Maritime Museum Irvine, Irvine

Come down and explore over 80 stalls over three days in November at the Scottish Maritime Museum's Winter Market... shop local by exploring a variety of small business and handmade goods!

Scottish Maritime Museum Dumbarton

Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank Castle Street, Dumbarton G82 1QS

The Scottish Maritime Museum is a four-star tourist attraction based in the west of Scotland, with sites in Irvine and Dumbarton.

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