Museums & Galleries · Ayrshire
Stranraer Museum
📍 DG9 7RH
Photo: Billy McCrorie (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Housed in Stranraer's historic Old Town Hall, built 1776
- Learn about Wigtownshire's past, including bodies found in the floor
- Discover Wigtownshire during the Second World War
- New displays, AVs and children's trails throughout
- Schools bookings welcomed
Stranraer Museum occupies Stranraer's historic Old Town Hall, built in 1776, and invites you to discover Wigtownshire's fascinating past. You can find out about the bodies in the floor, learn more about Wigtownshire during the Second World War, or enjoy the range of historic objects on display, alongside new AVs and new children's trails. Schools bookings are always welcome, making it ideal for families and school groups alike. The ground floor has level access, though the first floor is currently closed, and it's open Tuesday to Saturday. Stranraer station is 0.4 miles away, and there are 60 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it easy to combine with a wider visit to the area.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-12.30pm and 1pm-4pm
- Accessibility
- Ground floor has level access; first floor currently closed
- Best for
- Families and school groups
From the attraction's own website on 24 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
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