Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
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The birthplace of Robert Burns, housing the world's most important Burns collection of manuscripts, art and artefacts. Set in 10 acres of Burns' beloved Alloway countryside, the museum provides a unique encounter with Scotland's favourite son. Visitors can follow the poet's life and legacy, from his birth in the humble cottage built by his father, to the phenomenal output of songs and music that captured the world's imagination. Immersive sound and light installations, films and interactive media and contemporary art commissions help to interpret and enhance the historic landscape and collection, which includes original manuiscripts of Burns' most famous works, such as Auld Lang Syne and Tam o' Shanter.
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facebook.comBring your objects along on Monday 19 February between 11am and 3pm and let Bonhams experts value them for you! Up to 5 items for £5 with all proceeds going to the Burns Monument Restoration Fund.
Our Highlight Talk today went splendidly. "In conversation... with Ramsay Syme" organised and presented by our volunteer Melvyn 🖤🏛
Get a little bit of NYC in Alloway this Mothers' Day! Join us for a New York themed afternoon tea complete with cosmopolitans, cheesecakes and singing waitresses. Book your tickets now! https://nts.cloudvenue.co.uk/ellensstardustafternoontea
Know someone who loves unicorns? 🦄🦄 So do we! Visit our museum gift shop and browse our range of unicorn themed gifts.
Charity valuation event organised by the Rotary Club of Ayr in aid of the Ayrshire Hospice Meet the experts from T.R Callan Auctioneers and Valuators in The Robertson Room here at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and perhaps discover some unknown treasures. £2 per item or three items for £5
Scotch Broth and Stovies on the cafe menu today . Guaranteed to warm you up on the sunny but cold day !
Professor Periwinkle’s Garden Workshop is happening this Easter! Get your tickets now for this magical event!
100 years ago some women obtained the right to vote in the UK. Many suffragettes in Scotland fought tirelessly for the vote before that... Frances Parker took part in increasingly militant actions, including an attempt to burn down The Burns Cottage, for which she was imprisoned at HM Prison in Perth. #womenshistory #100years #Suffrage100
This afternoon from 3pm - 5pm will be accessible opening hours at RBBM. Audio features in the museum and Cottage will be turned off and lighting in the museum turned up to enable visitors with different needs to explore our fantastic collection. Usual admission applies - essential carers are free!
Did you know there are over 1,800 accredited museums in the UK? #museummonday
Bonhams will be here in the museum on Monday 19 February in preparation for their Scottish Sale. Bring up to 5 objects along for valuation for just £5. All proceeds will go to the Burns Monument Restoration fund.
We are bringing a bit of NYC to Alloway for Ellen's Stardust Afternoon Tea. Book your tickets now!
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