Bute Museum

7 Stuart Street
(by Rothesay Castle)
Rothesay
Isle of Bute
Argyll
PA20 0BX
Scotland

Website

www.butemuseum.org

E-mail

Telephone

01700 505067

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In this busy museum, situated behind the Castle, you can experience the archaeology, history, natural history and geology of the Isle of Bute. It offers an extensive display of birds and mammals etc found on the island, and a wild flower display throughout the summer. Exhibits cover every period of Bute's history from early stone tools to Clyde steamers, plus a collection of paintings and photographs of Rothesay. Young visitors will enjoy the touch table, small aquarium, toddlers' case and the free museum quiz. A gift shop stocks interesting souvenirs, gifts and books.

Venue Type:

Museum

Opening hours

April-September open 7 days
Mon-Sat 10.30-16.30; Sun 14.30-16.30.

October-March open 5 days
Tues-Sat 14.30-16.30.

Admission charges

Adults: £2
Concessions: £1.50
Children: £1

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Shop

Children and families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families

Disability access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Touch exhibits
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Library
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Meeting room available

7 Stuart Street
(by Rothesay Castle)
Rothesay
Isle of Bute
Argyll
PA20 0BX
Scotland

Website

www.butemuseum.org

E-mail

History and Archaeology

historycurator@butemuseum.org

Archives including genealogy

librarian@butemuseum.org

Natural History

nathist@butemuseum.org

Business enquiries, Bute Museum Trustees

secretary@butemuseum.org

Telephone

01700 505067

Collection details

Weapons and War, Social History, Science and Technology, Personalities, Natural Sciences, Maritime, Land Transport, Fine Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archives, Archaeology