Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Birthplace of a genius – a celebration of the enduring legacy of Scotland’s national poet

Planning Your Visit

Facilities & access

3G/4G coverage

Accessible parking

Disabled parking is available at Burns Cottage and the museum.

Accessible toilet

Both the museum and the Education Pavilion (next to Burns Cottage) have accessible toilets.

Baby changing

Bike facilities

Buggy access

There is level access at Burns Cottage and the museum. The Poet’s Path is also level and the Monument Gardens are accessible.

The historical parts of the site, such as the Auld Kirk, Brig o’ Doon and Burns Monument, have uneven steps and surfaces.

Café

We have a range of snacks and soup available throughout the day.

Children’s activities

Coach parking

Dogs welcome

Dogs are welcome in the garden areas but please keep them on a lead.

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the site.

Electric vehicle charging point

There’s one electric car charging post at the museum. It has two charging spaces with the following specification: Rating: 7kW 32A - Socket: Type 2 Mennekes.

Guided tour

Hearing loop

The museum, education areas and meeting rooms are fitted with induction loops.

Highchair

Large print

Parking

Parking is available at the museum and Burns Cottage, although the site is easy to walk around. Parking is free for members of the National Trust for Scotland.

Play area

Our Burns-themed play area, Scots Wa-Hey, is perfect for young visitors and is full of fun features. It can be found in the museum garden.

Self-guided trail

Shop

Toilet

Walks

Wheelchair access

There is level access at Burns Cottage and the museum. The Poet’s Path is also level and the Monument Gardens are wheelchair accessible.

The historical parts of the site, such as the Auld Kirk, Brig o’ Doon and Burns Monument, have uneven steps and surfaces.

Wheelchairs are available for any visitors who need them.

Wi-Fi

Opening times

Museum Christmas closures: 25, 26 Dec and 1, 2 Jan: Current period 1 Oct–31 Mar 2025, daily, 10.00–17.00 (last entry 16.30) 1 Apr–30 Sep, daily, 10.00–17.00 (last entry 16.30)
Burns Cottage Christmas closures: 25, 26 Dec and 1, 2 Jan: Current period 1 Oct–31 Mar 2025, daily, 11.00–15.30 (last entry 15.00) 1 Apr–30 Sep, daily, 10.30–16.30 (last entry 16.00)