Castle House Museum
Castle House Museum
4.5
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Castle House Museum gives you the opportunity to discover the interesting history of Dunoon and surrounding areas. With views of the Clyde second to none, we host an extensive and fascinating range of exhibits spanning from the early days of the town up to modern times.
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trivia_tim
Harbin, China2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
A fascinating little museum packed with all kinds of interesting things. There were a couple of great activities for kids to do too; my two daughters particularly enjoyed trying to find the anachronisms in the Victorian displays (clue: the smoke alarms and the humidity meters don't count).
Written 14 October 2023
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Patricia B
Connecticut10 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Interesting museum of local collections and displays. The views out the windows of second story are awesome!
Written 17 September 2023
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Dunyazade
Arlington, VA360 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
A quick half-hour visit just before closing put us in touch with local history and so many interesting artifacts from Dunoon and Cowal.
Written 9 April 2023
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Rob W
Dunoon, UK174 contributions
Jan 2023
Well worth visiting if you want to explore the fascinating history and heritage of Dunoon and Cowal...a plethora of displays and information presented in an easily digestible form with friendly staff to answer queries. Plenty of interesting gift ideas too for loved ones. This museum simply has to feature on the itinerary of anyone visiting this spectacular part of the world!
Written 5 February 2023
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EESW1
Lincolnshire, UK4,557 contributions
Oct 2022
It was raining and there isn't a lot to do in Dunoon when wet... however this visit more than made up for the weather!
This is a fascinating small museum and there is so much to read and take in, from the early history of the area to the Clan Lamont history and their legacy. Throw in information about droving, illicit whisky making, the love story of Highland Mary and then the later history of shipping and Dunoon as a tourist centre.... There is plenty for every interest.
Staff are lovely too - informative and welcoming. Don't just save this for a wet day!
This is a fascinating small museum and there is so much to read and take in, from the early history of the area to the Clan Lamont history and their legacy. Throw in information about droving, illicit whisky making, the love story of Highland Mary and then the later history of shipping and Dunoon as a tourist centre.... There is plenty for every interest.
Staff are lovely too - informative and welcoming. Don't just save this for a wet day!
Written 29 October 2022
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Kyle G
9 contributions
Sep 2022
This is a gem to visit. We enjoyed the displays and history. We especially enjoyed the video show of pictures of the past and the present. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Written 23 September 2022
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chrisWakefield
Bolton, UK75 contributions
Jun 2022
A gem of a find in Dunoon, staff very helpful and informative, loved the place. I asked questions about the hotel where I was staying and they told me the history of it.
Written 3 July 2022
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DeeFay 14
Northwich, UK12 contributions
Jun 2022
A beautiful historic building set in lovely garden. The museum tells the story of Dunoon's changes from neolithic times to modern day in an interesting display of exhibits. There is also a nice gift shop. Towards the end of the visit is a fun quiz.
Written 12 June 2022
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John W
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Mar 2022 • Couples
We came over from Clydebank, especially to see the castle. Imagine our dismay when we found it to be closed for the winter. On your website, there is no mention of this.
Written 5 March 2022
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363cymru123
Cardiff, UK129 contributions
Oct 2021
A great LITTLE museum. It looks fab with the surrounding the gardens and the views across the bay are stunning from the lookout.
Its only £3 per adult to enter the museum which is good value as you could spend a good hour or so reading about the local history, looking at the local artifacts and there are some interactive exhibits that the children would enjoy also
Its only £3 per adult to enter the museum which is good value as you could spend a good hour or so reading about the local history, looking at the local artifacts and there are some interactive exhibits that the children would enjoy also
Written 18 October 2021
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how much does it cost
CastleHouseMuseum
Dunoon, UK1 contribution
£3 Adults, £2.50 concessions and Children are free.
maylucy91
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK1 contribution
Are dogs allowed?
Roy H
London, England, United Kingdom32 contributions
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 there is a lift.
What time does it open and close during the week?
drjohn030151
United Kingdom1,045 contributions
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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- Castle House Museum is open:
- Tue - Sat 10:00 - 16:00
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