Visiting with your family

The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is a fantastic place to visit with your family! Bunnies, dinosaurs and more, there is lots for you to get involved in and lots of fun, family-friendly activities around the site to keep everyone entertained!

Frequently Asked Questions…

How much does it cost to visit the Museum? The Museum is FREE, although we are always very happy to receive donations.

Do I need to book a ticket? Not at present. If there is a large group wishing to come, we prefer to have a booking to make sure we can accommodate everybody.

Award titled "Winner 2019 Family Friendly Museum Award" and "Kids in Museum" with a picture of a red mammoth being viewed on display
An infographic titled "Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum 6 Things to Do with Kids" listing spotting Carnegie Bunnies, I-Spy, Birthplace Room, Morse Code, Audio Tour, and Play in the Garden"

Is the museum family-friendly? We love welcoming families to the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum and have lots of activities for families to take part in and enjoy during your visit.

But don’t just take our word for it, here is what some of our family visitors have to say….

  • “This small museum is packed with activities and things to see. Try doing Morse Code with the kids or finding out the relevance of the local of the Heinz Beans tin. Staff very helpful and sociable. Well worth a visit!” TripAdvisor review

  • “Great place of interest. Child-friendly. Had a great time, granddaughter loved this place. All in all a defo 10:10.” TripAdvisor review

  • “I love coming here!” Visitor book comment from one of our young visitors

  • “Very enjoyable. Great activities for kids.” Facebook review.

Are buggies allowed in the Museum? Buggies are allowed on the ground floor of the Museum and the Museum Hall. Due to the historic nature of the cottage (particularly the upstairs) it is impractical to take buggies and other strollers into this area. Staff will be able to show you where you can leave your buggy and will be nearby to keep an eye on it.

Where can we eat? The Museum does not have a café, however we allow families to eat packed lunches and snacks in the cafè area. We can also recommend places to eat nearby. We are also near Pittencrieff Park, the perfect place for a picnic on a sunny day.

What facilities do you have available? We have a high-chair available and also welcome breastfeeding on site. There are booster steps available in the toilets and in the Museum Hall if needed.

How accessible is the Museum? To find out more about access at the Museum, please see our Facilities and Access page.

Is photography allowed? Yes. However, flash photography is not permitted in the cottage or the Museum Hall.

Does the Museum offer family activities? Absolutely, we offer a year round programme of free events for families. Find out more on our ‘Events’ page.

How can I find out more? If you want to keep up-to-date with what is happening at the Museum you can sign up for our mailing list or check out our Facebook Page. If you have any other questions, please just get in touch!