Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Smith Art Gallery and Museum is the ideal choice for exploring the rich cultural history of Stirling, Stirlingshire and the Trossachs. Opened in 1874, at the bequest of artist Thomas Stuart Smith. This purpose built Victorian museum and art gallery houses over 80,000 objects and artworks which celebrate the people, heritage and culture, which makde Stirling the heart of Scotland. The museum is free to enter and parking is free for visitors. Ailie’s Garden: The Building is sited within a 2 acre biodiversity garden which is perfect for picnics and to let the children burn off all their energy while trying to master some of the outdoor musical instruments. The Smith Cafe serves light lunches and refreshments in the bright and airy Gallery 1. For more information check out their seperate profile on TripAdvisor.
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- favdkMansfield, United Kingdom45 contributionsGreat little gem in StirlingGreat little gem in beautiful Stirling. A great variety of pieces giving you a great insight in Scottish artists and history of Stirling. Sweet little cafe with friendly staffVisited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 3 November 2023
- Acredale H2 contributionsWhat a little gem of a place.We are an adult day care centre who unfortunately could not get into the Bannockburn Centre so were signposted to yourself. What a find this is truly a little gem so interesting for our clients and the service was outstanding, staff could not be any more supportive. Looking forward to returning soon.Visited March 2024Travelled on businessWritten 15 March 2024
- Gordon WUnited Kingdom26 contributionsWell worth it.This is one of my favourite places. A small museum by contemporary standards, it's well-run by enthusiastic and knowledgeable experts, and has an eclectic collection showcasing the very best of local history. It's independently-funded, and sometimes that shows, but overall it's a valuable addition to the local community.Visited February 2024Travelled soloWritten 16 March 2024
- crawfordStirling, United Kingdom38 contributionsA great little museum to visit with a superb cafe.The exhibits in the museum are well presented and of great local interest. One of them being the oldest football in the world dating back to the time of Mary Queen of Scots. There are also various paintings on display in the gallery. The artwork displays are changed on a regular basis. As local residents we pop in fairly frequently, either for lunch or a coffee and a cake in the museum cafe. Entrance is free with collection boxes for voluntary contributions.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 April 2024
- Raeann EWarrenton, Missouri23 contributionsRich HistoryThere is so much history here, and the place itself is quite charming with home-grown vibes. The only drawback for me was there was so much history, I scarcely think I could absorb it all in one visit. Definitely a fascinating place I wish I could spend more time!Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 August 2024
- John MLurgan, United Kingdom2,308 contributionsQuirky little museum in StirlingThis is a real hidden gem of a museum in Stirling and worth a visit if you are visiting the town. We knew they had an unusual exhibit of a Tiger wrapped in Tunnock Teacakes wrapping, for those who know they are a Scottish teacake that's very popular. The museum also has some wonderful exhibits that are from the Scottish people's history and some great paintings and various artifacts. It's a great little place to visit and worthwhile to divert from the town centre for an hour or so.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 September 2024
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James H
United Kingdom5 contributions
Sept 2021 • Family
Small gallery that currently has some great Robert Mach (I think) sweet wrapper art including a pleasingly large Tunnocks tiger. Lovely staff very happy to tell us about these and other exhibits. A good lunch too.
Written 11 September 2021
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hairdy
Preston, UK4,220 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
I loved this building and it's wonderful art, quite breathtaking. Some large pieces which were particularly impressive, after having a good natter in the cafe first, didn't leave enough time to look around the museum part, but will visit again definitely. Give yourself a good two hours for this impressive gem
Written 28 August 2021
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Aberdeen, UK81 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
This is a delightful museum, full of different interesting objects and information. I loved the current exhibition which is a collection of artwork made from sweetie wrappers. The oldest football in the world is housed here also. Lots of details about the history of the region of Stirling. Really glad i visited.
Written 17 October 2021
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Emma S
Glasson Dock, UK365 contributions
Jul 2022
This museum is free entry. It has a cute little cafe with tasty cakes and drinks. There is a large exhibition on the history of Stirling which is informative as well as art galleries. It is a little walk out of town but its good for free entry.
Written 31 July 2022
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crawford
Stirling, UK38 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
The exhibits in the museum are well presented and of great local interest. One of them being the oldest football in the world dating back to the time of Mary Queen of Scots.
There are also various paintings on display in the gallery. The artwork displays are changed on a regular basis.
As local residents we pop in fairly frequently, either for lunch or a coffee and a cake in the museum cafe.
Entrance is free with collection boxes for voluntary contributions.
There are also various paintings on display in the gallery. The artwork displays are changed on a regular basis.
As local residents we pop in fairly frequently, either for lunch or a coffee and a cake in the museum cafe.
Entrance is free with collection boxes for voluntary contributions.
Written 19 April 2024
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Acredale H
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Mar 2024 • Business
We are an adult day care centre who unfortunately could not get into the Bannockburn Centre so were signposted to yourself. What a find this is truly a little gem so interesting for our clients and the service was outstanding, staff could not be any more supportive. Looking forward to returning soon.
Written 15 March 2024
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Sandancer77
Wemyss Bay, UK4,359 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
What’s not to like about a free museum! It had some interesting exhibits including a temporary one featuring food wrappers. The columns at the front of the building had even been wrapped in wrappers! There’s a one way system in operation and you leave by the side door so you get to walk through the garden that has a few things to look at. There’s a cafe inside and toilets. A good way to spend half an hour.
Written 15 November 2021
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favdk
Mansfield, UK45 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Great little gem in beautiful Stirling. A great variety of pieces giving you a great insight in Scottish artists and history of Stirling.
Sweet little cafe with friendly staff
Sweet little cafe with friendly staff
Written 3 November 2023
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Gordon W
United Kingdom26 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
This is one of my favourite places. A small museum by contemporary standards, it's well-run by enthusiastic and knowledgeable experts, and has an eclectic collection showcasing the very best of local history.
It's independently-funded, and sometimes that shows, but overall it's a valuable addition to the local community.
It's independently-funded, and sometimes that shows, but overall it's a valuable addition to the local community.
Written 16 March 2024
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Wallerites
Stirling, UK15 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Disappointing visit to a normally quite favourite place as locals. Three of us ordered the festive soup and could not eat it as it was so sour and unseasoned. The addition of some salt and even sugar did not help. Our fourth member managed to enjoy her leek and potato soup which was the same colour and mainly resembled a vegetable soup as there were carrots in it and it was very thick. Our negative comments were firstly ignored then dismissed. Is it so hard to make a tasty soup? We all have reservations about visiting again!
Written 21 December 2023
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Hi visiting museum is admission free.
We do charge for special events/lectures etc which can be found on our website
Written 26 May 2016
Hi,
We have a few things for the children. Our Learning officer has recently created some new quizzes for the children. There are 3 quizzes to suit different age groups up to the age of 11.
When they complete them they can pick a prize for all their hard work. Just ask at Reception.
When they explore the museum there costumes that children (and adults) can dress up in and wear. Also we have the opportunity to do brass rubbings and some colouring in.
Outside in the garden there are some outdoor musical instruments and a great secure space for the children to run around in and explore.
Written 11 March 2016
We are open Tues - Sat 10:30 - 17:00, Sundays 14:00-17:00, CLOSED MONDAY
Written 4 April 2016
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