# Gem Rock Museum, Newton Stewart — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> Discover sparkling minerals and precious stones at this wheelchair-accessible museum in Creetown, where families can explore geological wonders before enjoying refreshments at the onsite restaurant.

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Museum

# Gem Rock Museum

Chain Road, Creetown

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7086696419055951576&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Stuart Abbott](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115040869192397438136)

**In short:** Gem Rock Museum is a museum in Newton Stewart, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,052 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Gem Rock Museum

Discover sparkling minerals and precious stones at this wheelchair-accessible museum in Creetown, where families can explore geological wonders before enjoying refreshments at the onsite restaurant.

## What's nearby

- Ivy Bank Studio next door
- Eddies Mobile Tyres next door
- Quarrymen's Arts Centre 150m away
- Creetown Primary School 250m away
- Creetown Holiday Park 350m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating

### Payment

- ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

**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

**Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Dean Watson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100457109219815063214/reviews) ★★★★★

Great little place to ecplore for the kids, with the added bonus of a quiz sheet for them with things to find around the musuem. Shame its closing down. Well worth a visit of your in the area or havent been before! Lovely little cafe there too!

· via Google

[Laura Hodson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115987478054354086920/reviews) ★★★★★

We had such a lovely time at the Gem Rock Museum. The collection is so interesting and clearly loved and taken care of. We especially enjoyed the cave experience and the demonstration of fluorescent and phosphorescent minerals under different light conditions. Our son loved the quiz and alphabet game and getting a lucky dip stone at the end. The owner was really friendly and shared the story behind his Dad’s collection. Can’t recommend enough that you make the time to visit!

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[TARA Heaton](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113390081908064055978/reviews) ★★★★★

They have a vast array of gemstones, fossils & geodes which are beautiful & theres a lovely gemstone tree. There's a shop that sells jewellery and also loose gemstones of all kinds. They also have a cafe which sells lovely food. I had the chicken & rice soup & it was delicious. It's very clean & i visited on a Sunday, so wasn't very busy.

· via Google

[irvine tweedie](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114800446809652068803/reviews) ★★★★★

The Gemrock museum is a family run museum in the wee town of Creetown, 7 miles from Newton stewart in the stewarty of Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and galloway. The museum houses a trove of rocks, minerals, crystals, fossils and meteorites from our home in Scotland to countries from all over the world, mostly all authentic and some replicas of some of the world's largest cut diamonds. The museum is meticulously organised with an impressive collection of precious rocks and gems from Diamonds to opals, emeralds to jade, quartz to amethyst. Every igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock is found in the museum. It is a very visual place. Highlights include the Crystal cave with displays of crystals and minerals and a colourful display and a 5 minute narration explaining fluorescence. The professor's study which gives audio visual presentations. (See staff for times and details), a well stocked gift shop for all budgets and a cafe with a great selection of cakes, snacks, teas and coffees. Overall, the gemrock is an enjoyable, interesting, interactive and informative way to spend a few hours and definitely worth a look for both adults and kids. Entry to the museum is £7 (time of writing, September 2025)or free if you just want to use the cafe and browse the gift shop. Parking is free on the premises. The museum does not allow dogs, unless they are assistance dogs. All staff were friendly and well informed and gifts were packaged with care and an additional piece of information explaining the type of gem, mineral you have purchased is given with your souvenir. The official website itself is a good source Of information: www.gemrock.net

· via Google

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Visitors say this museum features a magnificent collection of gems, rocks, and fossils, with engaging displays like the Crystal Cave and quizzes for children. They also highlight the excellent gift shop with a wide selection of jewelry and stones, and the cafe offering delicious homemade cakes and generous food portions. Guests mention the staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and provide a welcoming atmosphere.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** Chain Road, Creetown, DG8 7HJ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.9026271%2C-4.3764966)

**Category** Museums & Galleries

**Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (1,052 reviews)

**Suitable for** All Ages

**Setting** Indoor

**Good for children** Yes

**Toilets on site** Yes

**Destination** Newton Stewart

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★ 4.7 (1,052 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.gemrock.net/content.asp?page=planning-a-visit&utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01671820357](tel:01671820357)

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### Quick Facts

**Destination** Newton Stewart

**Postcode** DG8 7HJ

**Payment** Contactless

**Plus Code** 9C6QWJ3F+3C

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Gem Rock Museum?

Gem Rock Museum is open Mon–Sun 10am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Gem Rock Museum any good?

Gem Rock Museum is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,052 Google reviews.

### Is Gem Rock Museum good for children?

Yes, Gem Rock Museum is listed as good for children.

### Is Gem Rock Museum indoors or outdoors?

Gem Rock Museum is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.

### What ages is Gem Rock Museum suitable for?

Gem Rock Museum suits all ages.

### Is Gem Rock Museum wheelchair accessible?

Gem Rock Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

### Is there parking at Gem Rock Museum?

Yes: free car park and free street parking.

### How do I contact Gem Rock Museum?

Call Gem Rock Museum on +44 1671 820357.

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