John McDouall Stuart Museum

Rectory Lane
Dysart
Kirkcaldy
Fife
KY1 2TP


This house is the birthplace of John McDouall Stuart, the first European explorer to make a return journey across Australia in 1861-62. Displays describe his harrowing journeys, the Australian wilderness and the Aborigines who made a life there.

 

Opening Times
(2007 times)
1 June to 31 August 2.00 - 5.00pm. Closed Mondays.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Free.

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