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Opening Times
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​March 31st - Nov 1st 2025
Museum Open:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Sunday
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Cafe Open:
Monday - Saturday 10am - 3pm
Our cafe will be closed on
Thursday 15th May ​for staff training
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10am - 5pm
10am - 5pm
10am - 5pm
10am - 5pm*
10am - 5pm
10am - 5pm
Closed
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Admission Prices
We are an independent museum and ticket sales are vital for our financial sustainability. However, we are also a not-for-profit organisation and we do try to keep our entry prices as low as possible so that everyone who wants to visit us can.
Museum Visit Day Pass
(ticket valid for re-entry on same day)
Adult £8.00
Child (5-16 years) £2.00
Family (2 adults with accompanying children) £17.00
Child under 5 years of age Free
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Museum Visit Annual Pass
(ticket valid for re-entry for 12 months*)
Adult £15.00
Child (5-16 years) £4.00
Family (2 adults with accompanying children) £30.00
Child under 5 years of age Free
*Annual Pass Card and additional form of ID must be shown for re-entry
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Membership (unlimited entry for 12 months)
Individual £15.00
Family (up to 2 adults and all children) £30.00
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Group Admission (10 or more)
Adult £7.00
Child £2.00
Local school groups Free
Other school groups: (10 or more) Enquire for price
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If you wish to book online, please visit Art Tickets.
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Location
We are in a central position in Gairloch, overlooking the loch.
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Access
There is disabled parking at the main entrance with a dropped kerb on to the paving area.There is lift access to the 1st floor where our café, toilets and some displays are located. Museum stewards are available to assist with lift use. You can view our Accessibility Guide here and view our Sensory Maps here.
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​​​Facilities
Retail
Our shop is situated on the ground floor and showcases high quality local crafts.
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Temporary exhibitions
We have two exhibition areas, one on the ground floor of the Museum and one on the first floor. These change with the seasons and are free to visit. For details of our current exhibitions please see here.
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Café
Our café is situated on the first floor with beautiful views overlooking the loch towards the Isle of Skye. The roof terrace is open when the west coast weather permits.
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Toilets
Fully accessible toilets are located on both floors of the museum.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Our nearest Electric Vehicle Charging Point is at Gairloch Community Hall, less than five minutes walk from the Museum. Locally there are two other points, one at Gairloch Pier and one at The Old Inn.
Bike Parking
There is a bike rack outside the museum's front door.
Dogs
Much as we like dogs, they are not permitted inside the Museum unless they are an assistance dog. There is a super walk - The Achtercairn Archaeology Trail - behind the Museum.
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Research
At Gairloch Museum, we offer free genealogy and research services, helping you uncover your heritage at no cost. We put great care into this service, and while donations aren’t expected, even small contributions make a real impact. They allow us to keep enhancing our resources and improving the services we offer, ensuring that future generations can explore their history just as you have.
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If you would like to make a donation you can do so via our Total Giving page here.