The Dick Institute, Kilmarnock
Ayrshire
The Dick Institute opened in 1901, the entire cost of its construction being borne by local entrepreneur James Dick. It has the largest museum and gallery spaces in Ayrshire and is home to East Ayrshire’s central library. On the ground floor the art gallery features a programme of touring and in-house exhibitions. The museum galleries upstairs contain objects from Ayrshire trades and industries and social history.
For Doors Open Days: Gifted By My Granny bookable sessions when members of the public are invited to bring their family treasures, heirlooms and antiques to share stories about their own special objects with our collections team and other visitors.
Gifted By My Granny
Members of the public are invited to bring their family treasures, heirlooms and antiques to share stories about their own special objects with others and our museum and collections teams. Our experts will be showing some special objects from the Collection and talking about the fascinating stories and history behind them.
Sessions are 11am & 2pm each day, each session is bookable and will focus on a different special object from the East Ayrshire Council Collection.
Facilities
Key Information
Gifted by My Granny sessions can be booked by calling 01563 554 300.
Where to find us
Address
- Elmbank Avenue
- Kilmarnock
- KA1 3BU