About Scottish Maritime Museum- Irvine
Explore Scotland's seafaring heritage through fascinating vessels, exhibitions and maritime artefacts at this accessible waterfront museum with family facilities, parking and onsite dining options.
What's nearby
- Puffers Café Bistro next door
- Irvine Bay next door
- Harbour Guest House next door
- Harbour Lights next door
- Scottish Maritime Museum, Linthouse Building 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓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
This place has had a really big upgrade in the years since i was last here. It's a really nice place with a lovely bright atmosphere. Today it was very busy, service was slow but this was because the hard worked girls were ran off their feet. Staff are lovely ,very friendly and attentive. Menu is huge with daily specials. Today i had Chinese noodle soup and a scrambled egg roll. Flat white coffee was great and it didn't cost an arm and a leg. 5 mins walk from Irvine rail station on harbourside heading toward the beach.
· via Google
Was busy in the cafe so didn't eat in. Good gift shop, brought a book on Ayrshire folklore. Friendly staff.
· via Google
Brilliant, fabulous, … staff were very nice, we had a wee laugh and a joke ( even the chef joined in !) The meals were wonderful, coffee was lovely, the atmosphere is pleasant, it’s a nice open ‘airy’ place. What more can I say …. oh yes, we’re going back today 😁😁
· via Google
Harbourside can get very busy. This is always a great place to visit. The food is always tasty and the cakes are fantastic
· via Google
People say this museum offers fascinating displays about Scottish shipbuilding, iconic vessels, and interactive exhibits suitable for all ages. Visitors highlight the reasonable entry fees and the friendly, helpful staff. They also appreciate the convenient free parking and the on-site cafe and gift shop.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Linthouse Building, Harbour Road, Irvine, KA12 8BT Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (217 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Irvine