𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝗵𝗼𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄!
Experience the grandeur of over thirty model steamers and various vessels, both outside on the water and inside. For more click here: bit.ly/3M1KGBE

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 ‘𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸’ 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗻
Painted by Tommy Mansbridge. The medium of this painting is acrylic on board, it was donated to the Museum.
#artwork #NationalArtPass #ArtFund

𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝗵𝗼𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆!
Join us on April 20th for a family event that takes you on a nostalgic journey down memory lane. For more info click here: bit.ly/3M1KGBE

***𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹***
We are thrilled to be hosting this iconic vessel. Thanks to cunardline for kindly loaning us the model. Explore the rich history of this iconic vessel, from glamorous voyages to wartime service.

Celebrating 200 years of the #RNLI
We're thrilled to announce our partnership with RNLI South Clyde Branch and RNLI Troon Lifeboat bringing you our exhibition featuring model boats, crew kit, and informative info. Meet the team at our Ships Ahoy exhibition this weekend. #RNLI 200

Explore the captivating realm of ship models, maritime history, craftsmanship, and model making with Cemal Ozturk as our guest speaker.

Don't miss out on this enlightening event!

Ticket prices: Adults £7, Concession £5. Secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3vLOMIx

Where’s the Rat Wednesday

Mr Mac the Bowler Ratter has hidden in the Museum, Can you spot him? #scottishmaritime #scottishmaritime museum #museum #scotlandmuseum

The Nature Library in The Daily Record with lots more about the new space and the collaboration with Scottish Maritime Museum. Opening very soon in Irvine! May 3rd at 10am, to be precise.

dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/scott…

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆
Eva, The Museum’s Exhibition and Events officer’s favourite object is the TSY Liberty half-hull Model. Designed by G.L. Watson and built by Ramage & Ferguson of Leith, it was one of the largest private yachts ever built at that time.

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿
Drop into Denny Tank to share stories of Dumbarton’s past and the changes over the years. Come along and meet some new people and grab yourself a brew. We’ll have old photos and maps to share your memories of Dumbarton. FREE to attend. #DennyTank

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿
Painted by John Bellany. The ‘Dawn Pearl’ was used for fishing crabs and lobsters around the east coast. The medium is oil on canvas, and purchased with the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Following the Lights Exhibition at the Scottish Maritime Museum #dennytank in Dumbarton is available until the 17th of August 2024!

Where’s the Rat Wednesday
Fiona the fisherwifee has hidden in the Museum, Can you spot her? #scottishmaritime #scottishmaritime museum #museum #scotlandmuseum

Parents of Early Years and Primary School Children!
Brush up on your numeracy skills. Our pros will guide you on enhancing your budgeting skills for projects. This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. North Ayrshire Education #edutwitter

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆
Keith, a Museum Volunteer’s, favourite object is the half hull models. These were made for many different purposes. Before computer technology became the standard for ship designs, wooden models were made.

Our drop-in craft activities will be running over the school holidays. Usual museum admission prices apply - up to 3 kids with a paying adult. All materials provided.

Find out more here: bit.ly/3OPNjYy

#ScotMaritime #Easter #WhatsOnAyrshire #Easter Activities

𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘!
Help us fund the maintenance of T.G.B by purchasing a rock or boulder from the display. The boulders were used in the Glasgow Garden Festival in 1988, as a part of the IDC display. Free Delivery within Ayrshire #RNLILifeboats

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀: 𝗔 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
Embark on a captivating journey through maritime history, 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵. A diverse collection of ship models as well as beautiful glass ships in bottles.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝘆𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘄
Painted after 1945, this painting shows vessels on the Clyde at the broomielaw. The medium of this painting is oil on canvas. It was donated to the Museum. #ArtFund

𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 @ 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺
Available every day of the school holidays! Usual admission prices apply - up to 3 kids with a paying adult. Don't miss out on this egg-cellent opportunity for family fun! #ScotMaritime #WhatsOnAyrshire