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    Castle House Museum

    149 Reviews
    #2 of 17 things to do in Dunoon
    Museums, Speciality Museums
    Castle Gardens, Dunoon PA23 7HH, Scotland
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    “Interesting place”

    Well worth the visit near Dunoon. I spent a few hours there and lots of interesting history... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    christopher B
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    “A Very Valuable Resource”

    My wife's family moved away from Dunoon in the 1930s. It's a very special place to them. On this... read more

    Reviewed 15 October 2018
    Michael B
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    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
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    “worth a visit”(14 reviews)
    “interesting exhibits”(6 reviews)
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    All reviews local history worth a visit interesting exhibits couple of hours entrance fee surrounding area steamers small charge video showing first floor rainy day all ages dunoon area packed full disabled access model ships nice little place
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Interesting place

    Well worth the visit near Dunoon. I spent a few hours there and lots of interesting history. Student and group discounts and tours are available

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank christopher B
    Reviewed 15 October 2018
    A Very Valuable Resource

    My wife's family moved away from Dunoon in the 1930s. It's a very special place to them. On this visit my wife and I had time enough to visit the museum ....... what a treasure trove! Especially of old photos. It's all been lovingly put...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Michael B
    CastleHouseMuseum, Manager at Castle House Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 31 October 2018

    Very pleased that you were kind enough to provide a review. We are always keen to help our visitors find what they are looking for. Over the past 20 years we have managed to build up quite a collection and do our best to share...More

    Reviewed 12 October 2018 via mobile
    Worth a look

    Nice park area to climb up to the museum. Views at top are worth it. Fee payable but nominal. Nice video introduction. Some nice interesting exhibits.

    Date of experience: October 2018
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    CastleHouseMuseum, Manager at Castle House Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 31 October 2018

    Thanks for your visit and taking the time to give a review. Hope to see you again.

    Reviewed 24 September 2018
    OK.

    A very small museum at only £3 per adult entrance fee. A lot to look at from close to present day world wars 1 & 2 and 100's of years further back.

    Date of experience: September 2018
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    CastleHouseMuseum, Manager at Castle House Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 2 October 2018

    Glad that despite being a fairly small Museum you found much to look at. Our visitorsbquite often remark on just how much we have managed to exhibit. Thank you very much for your review. Itnis appreciated.

    Reviewed 18 September 2018
    An interesting visit

    A really good place to visit on a rainy (or not rainy) day. The staff were very knowledgeable about the exhibits.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank The9Guys
    CastleHouseMuseum, Manager at Castle House Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 2 October 2018

    Very pleased to learn that you found the Museum a nice place to visit. Your comments are appreciated. Thanks for your visit.

    Reviewed 12 September 2018
    museum

    Worth a visit,before and after postcards with a 100 year span was very interesting.the lady who was working knew a lot about dunoon and was happy to give out information

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank Elizabeth S
    CastleHouseMuseum, Manager at Castle House Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 2 October 2018

    Pleased that you found your visit worthwhile. It is always good to to get positive feedback. Thank you for visiting and your feedback.

    Reviewed 5 September 2018
    Very interesting museum

    Not cheap to enter but some interesting exhibits on show about old Dunoon and military history. A bit of a walk to find it but great views when you do.More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank Craig T
    CastleHouseMuseum, Manager at Castle House Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 6 September 2018

    Thanks for taking the time to visit our Museum which surely must be one of the most prominent buildings in Dunoon sitting as it does across from our Victorian Pier. It is also very close to the main shopping area. Somewhat surprised at your comment...More

    Reviewed 20 August 2018
    Worth a Visit

    We enjoyed an hour going through this small museum about life and times related to Dunoon and the surrounding area. Wonderful collection of old model ships of the Clyde.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    1  Thank jim r
    CastleHouseMuseum, Manager at Castle House Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 6 September 2018

    Pleased that you enjoyed your visit. Your comments are appreciated. Hope you will be able to visitnagain sometime. Thanks.

    Reviewed 13 August 2018 via mobile
    Historical Interest

    Enjoyed the history of the area. The film show showing postcards from earlier times alongside pictures from modern days were really interesting and made you realise how times have changed! Well worth a visit!

    Date of experience: August 2018
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    CastleHouseMuseum, Manager at Castle House Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 14 August 2018

    Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent visit to the Castle House Museum. Your interest is appreciated.

    Reviewed 11 August 2018
    Very Interesting.

    A snap of local culture from Dunoon area. Lots to see not a lot of room but the building is amazing.

    Date of experience: July 2018
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    maylucy91
    3 July 2018|
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    Response from Roy H | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry don't know, but give them a call and ask. They are very friendly people. There are a lot of stairs up to the Castle House Museum, but there is also a slope and drive way up to it. Once in the Museum is up stairs, but... More
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    1 November 2017|
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    Response from David F | Reviewed this property |
    yes and several cafes across the road
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    Response from drjohn030151 | Reviewed this property |
    Open Easter to October, Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm £3 Adults, £2.50 Concessionary, Children free ( Correct at time of our visit August 2016)
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