View from a Croft
Artist: Sarah Helen Dowse
Exhibiting: May & June 2022
Working mainly in pastel on paper or card, Sarah has taken inspiration for her exhibition from the views she sees daily from her home as well as still life studies of homegrown flowers, fruit and vegetables.
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Opening Times
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March 29th to October 26th 2024:
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Mon 10am - 5pm
Tues 10am - 5pm
Wed 10am - 5pm
Thu 10am - 5pm
Fri 10am - 5pm
Sat 10am - 5pm (cafe closed)
Sun Closed
Cafe open 10.30am - 3pm Mon-Fri
Lunch served 12pm - 2pm
Cafe usually closed Saturday & Sunday​
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October 28th to December 18th 2024:
Open Wednesday, Fridays & Saturdays
11am - 4pm
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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 £6.00
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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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 exhibition 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.