We will try to answer any enquiries you have about objects in our collections. Please contact us to arrange an appointment.

Dumfries Museum - Talking Toys Tour

• Take a tour around Dumfries Museum with our friendly talking toys.
• Find out about their favourite things.
• Great fun for family visits.
• Suitable for children aged 3 and upwards.

The talking toys will take you and the children in your group on an adventure tour around Dumfries Museum, including the windmill tower. On your way around they will tell the children about their favourite things in the museum.

At the end of the tour there are colouring sheets and puzzles to expand on the themes of the tour.

Tours are normally available to museum visitors of all ages.

If you are coming with a large group please phone 01387 253374 to let us know.

The toys live in a magnificent timber sea chest kept in the foyer of Dumfries Museum.

The chest was made by local craftsman Matthew White, of Craigieburn Farm near Moffat. The timber is Scots Pine from a huge tree that had been growing on the farm for centuries, but as the banks of a river eroded the tree fell in.

Robert Burns Centre, Dumfries - Auditorium Hire

Raked auditorium with seating for 69.
Multi screen projection facilities and lectern.
£18.50 per hour during opening hours
October–March: 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm Tuesday – Saturday
April–September: 10am – 8pm Monday – Saturday, 2pm – 5pm Sunday
£30.00 per hour outwith opening hours
Film screenings by arrangement with Gracefield Arts Team, t: 01387 262084
Catering by arrangement with Hullabaloo, t: 01387 259679

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura – Gallery & Main Hall Hire

Either gallery can accommodate approximately 60 seated visitors, and projection facilities can be arranged.
Free during opening hours
October–March: 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm Tuesday – Saturday
April–September: 10am – 5pm Monday – Saturday, 2pm – 5pm Sunday
£10.00 per hour outwith opening hours

Out of hours visits

If your group would be interested in visiting any of our museums outwith opening hours, please contact Dumfries Museum who will be happy to discuss your requirements, telephone 01387 253374.

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