Auchindrain Museum

By Inveraray
Argyll
Scotland
PA32 8XN

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Auchindrain Museum is an extraordinary attraction, which brings an original Township or "farming village" back to life. On entering the Museum visitors step back in time to witness how the local community lived, worked and played. The original Township buildings are furnished and give a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who once lived and worked at Auchindrain.

You can wander at leisure through the cottages, longhouses, barns and byres of this unique Museum for a not to be forgotten taste of life in the past. Auchindrain is a unique place that lets you experience life in the past with all of your senses.

Additional on-site attractions include Free coach and car parking, group discounts apply, feeding the Museum chickens, shopping in our small Gift Shop, enjoying drinks and cakes or a picnic in this historic and attractive location, having fun using one of our Free family activity trays, enjoying a walk in the Museum grounds or joining in with one of our Special Events. A visit to Auchindrain is an entertaining and educational day out for everyone!

Access: We regret that the Museum Site is not adapted for wheelchair users.

We Are Pet Friendly: Water bowls are provided for dogs. Please keep your dog on a lead.



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Opening Times
(2009 times)
1st May to 31st October:
Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm. Last admission 4.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2009 prices)
Adult £4.50; Senior Citizen/Student £3.50; Child 5 to 15 yrs £2.20;Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £12.00.

Groups/Coaches (20+ people) £3.25 per person.
Educational Groups Site Ticket £1.50 per child (Teachers go Free).

Resident Ticket Free Entry on production of a Furnace, Minard or Inveraray Council Tax Bill.

Directions
Auchindrain Museum is situated 6 miles from Inveraray, on the road to Lochgilphead and Campbeltown (A83).

The car park at the Museum is Free of charge for visitors.
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Auchindrain Museum Postcode for SatNav: PA32 8XN

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