‘Ship Models - A History of Shipping in Miniature’ explores the history of ship models and the evolution in shipbuilding design.
‘Ship Models - A History of Shipping in Miniature’ explores the history of ship models and the evolution in shipbuilding design. This fascinating exhibition features a diverse collection of ship models built by professional shipyard modellers and amateur model makers as well as beautiful glass ships in bottles, an art form which became popular at the end of the last century. The exhibition illustrates how, although not always built to scale, ship models were important to different cultures across the world in influencing ship design for travel and trade and developing an increased capability in warfare.
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Address
The Linthouse Building, Harbour Road, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 8BT
01294 277177
Opening times
Daily, 10am – 5pm
Exclusions and safety measures
You can now buy tickets in advance from our website
2 metres social distancing is enforced.
Please wear a mask on the premises
Our cafe is now open.
Unfortunately we cannot currently offer tours of MV Kyles or our Tenement Flat.
Visitors will find hand sanitising stations the museum and we’ve increased our cleaning regime across all buildings
As ever, visitor teams will be on hand to answer any questions you have.
Please do not visit the Museum if you or anyone in your household has any symptoms of Coronavirus.
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