Kirkcaldy Galleries

Over het museum

The museum and art gallery opened in 1925 as part of Kirkcaldy's war memorial, on land given by John Nairn of the local linoleum-making family. A library extension followed in 1928, and the building stood beside the War Memorial Gardens for decades as the town's main cultural venue.

Fife Council carried out a refurbishment costing about 2.5 million pounds, and the building reopened in June 2013 as Kirkcaldy Galleries. The museum, art gallery, central library, children's library, local and family history room, cafe and gift shop now sit under one roof.

The collection includes the largest holding of paintings by William McTaggart and Samuel Peploe outside the National Galleries of Scotland, as well as work by the Glasgow Boys. The permanent displays tell the story of Kirkcaldy's industrial heritage, including its linoleum industry, and the cafe shows pieces of locally made Wemyss Ware pottery. The galleries are run by OnFife on behalf of Fife Council.

Hoogtepunten

• Paintings by William McTaggart and Samuel Peploe
• Permanent displays on Kirkcaldy's industrial and social history
• Wemyss Ware pottery and local linoleum heritage
• Local and family history room and library under the same roof
• Rotating free exhibitions and family events

Vaste collectie

• Kirkcaldy's industrial and social history – Permanent museum displays on the industrial and social history of Kirkcaldy and its people.

Opgericht

1925

Beheerder

OnFife

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

De toegang is gratis.

Entry to the museum and galleries is free. Some events and workshops charge a fee, others are free.

Toegankelijkheid

• Rolstoeltoegankelijk
• Lift
• Aangepast toilet
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats
• Hulphonden welkom
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

Ramped entrance and a lift to the upper floor. Accessible toilets on the ground and first floors, plus a Changing Places toilet on the ground floor (radar key needed). Blue Badge spaces in front of the building. A wheelchair can be borrowed in the building, and sensory support items such as ear defenders and fidget toys can be borrowed. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome. An AccessAble access guide, a visual guide and a Euan's Guide listing are available.

Kinderen & gezin

Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen

• Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops

Regular free family events and workshops run at the galleries, and OnFife publishes a kids and families programme.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

There is parking in front of the building, including Blue Badge spaces. Kirkcaldy railway station has a car park with free parking.

Service & horeca

• Café
• Museumwinkel

Galleries cafe overlooking the War Memorial Gardens, and a gift shop selling gifts, local art and keepsakes. The building also houses a library.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

• Ruimtes te huur

Rooms can be hired for meetings, workshops and events.

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