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Museums, Galleries, Cinemas and Theatres in Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
A treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway telling the story of the land and people of the region. The Camera Obscura, installed in the windmill tower in 1836, is the oldest working instrument in the world.

Old Bridge House, Dumfries
Built in 1660 into the sandstone of Devorgilla Bridge, the town's oldest house is now a museum of everyday life in Dumfries.

Robert Burns House, Dumfries
The simple sandstone house where Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life.

Robert Burns Centre, Dumfries
Situated in the town's 18th century watermill, the Robert Burns Centre tells the story of the poet's life in Dumfries.

Stranraer Museum
Step inside and discover Wigtownshire's history, all contained in Stranraer's town hall, built in 1776.

Castle of St John, Stranraer
A mediaeval tower house, built around 1500.

Tolbooth Art Centre, Kirkcudbright
Find out about Kirkcudbright's famous artists, such as E A Hornel and Jessie M King, in the town's 17th century tolbooth.

The Stewartry Museum, Kirkcudbright
Discover the history of Kirkcudbrightshire in this charming traditional Victorian museum.


Castle Douglas Art Gallery

A varied annual programme of exhibitions which showcase the best in contemporary art and craft work.

Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
Explore the remarkable history of Upper Nithsdale in the town's fine 18th century tolbooth.

Annan Museum
Small friendly local museum with a lively temporary exhibition programme.

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries
Gracefield Arts Centre houses a collection of over 400 Scottish paintings and holds a changing programme of contemporary exhibitions featuring regional, national and international artists and craftmakers.

Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries
The Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre is one of the Regional Film Theatres of Scotland, and receives support from Scottish Screen, the national body for film in Scotland. The cinema is run by Dumfries & Galloway Council to provide top quality cinema from around the world, as well as short films, documentaries, guest speakers and special film seasons.

The Ryan Centre Theatre, Stranraer
The Ryan Centre Theatre provides a year-round programme of shows and productions, including concerts, choirs, dance, drama, jazz, musicals, opera, and pop, to cater for all tastes. It also hosts an ongoing arts programme co-ordinated by the Arts Officer for Dumfries and Galloway Council. Regular cinema showings provide up-to-date films for all ages and tastes through state-of-the-art cinema equipment.

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