The Museum is now closed for 2026. It is our intention to re-open for the Easter break 2027 (details to be posted at a later date). We will close the Museum again until the May Bank Holiday on Monday the 3rd of May . We look forward to seeing all our visitors next year.

Where Local Heritage Comes Alive

South West Scotland is one of the few  areas in the United Kingdom where red squirrels can be seen.   

Film Media Suite

Squirrel Feeding

We intend to increase the visual coverage of local wild life over the next few years. This development is based on advice and funding from Scottish Natural Heritage, with further finance from The Aggregates Levy in Scotland, Tarmac Northern, and the Slevin Bequest.

There is also a lot of information about the Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve and the creatures that can be found in it.

The Balloch Wood project has created footpaths through local woodland, varying in length from 2-4 miles.  The walk starts 400 yards from the Museum and, with luck, you will see red squirrels!