Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

This month our museum's bookclub is reading a dystopian novel set in a beehive where one bee rebels against the totalitarian state. We're discussing the book on 2 June. If you'd like to join our monthly bookclub, please contact the museum on 01383724302. The bookclub is free of charge and books can be collected from and returned to the museum.

We are launching a new campaign - Monday’s #MeetTheMaker!
We want to encourage our visitors to #ShopLocal and support our talented artisans crafting away in the area. Every Monday over the next couple of months, we’ll be sharing a local artist whose work we love and stock in our shop. 🎨
First up is the design business Leslie & Rosie founded by Lesley Ratatomska! She is based in Dunfermline and produces designs inspired by the patterns and colours she observes in the built an...d natural environment around her and works in a number of mediums, reproducing her designs on both paper and fabric.
We currently stock some of her apron designs, inspired by the beautiful wrought iron railings at the entrances to Pittencrieff Park on St Margaret Street and Monastery Street.
Have a browse of some more of her designs here:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LeslieandRo sie
http://www.leslieandrosie.co.uk/
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We're open as normal on Monday despite the public holiday! If you're looking for something to do, we're free and open so drop in between 10am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Hello all!
Nominations are now open for the UK's #FamilyFriendlyMuseum award. The award is given by the charity Kids in Museums to a museum, gallery, historic property or heritage site which makes an extra effort for families!
What better time to highlight all the things we do for local families. From our new under 5s Bobbins groups, our Easter Holiday Crafternoons, Relaxed Openings, to our Big Lego Build back in April, we like to think we do a good job!
... If you do too, why not nominate us in the category for small museum and shout about all we do? Here's the link if anyone is interested 😃
https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/…/family-f riendly-museum-award/
We like to think we're a #FamilyFriendlyMuseum - we hope you do too!
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Don't forget we'll be running some egg-cellent crafts this Sunday down at the museum.
The museum will be open 1pm-4pm (last entry 3.30pm) with drop in crafts 1pm-3pm. See you there! 🥚🎨

We have had some cancellations for our FREE multisensory Bobbin Bigs session today (Tuesday) at 11:30 for 3-5 year olds so pop in if you are looking for something to do https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bobbin-big s-wee-weavers-tick…

We still have some last minute spaces for our Bobbin Bigs session tomorrow at 11.30am!
FREE tickets available below!
Please can you share Dunfermline Delivers 🧵😄

Plenty in stock now down at the museum!

Just over a week to go until our Dinosaur Egg Crafts as part of Dunfermline Delivers food and craft weekend.
There'll be lots going on all around Dunfermline. It's sure to be an... eggcellent weekend.

Our Bobbin Babies session is all booked up but we still have space on our Bobbin Bigs - multisensory session for 3-5 year olds on Tuesday 30th April 11:30-12:00 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bobbin-big s-wee-weavers-tick…

Gutted that all office staff were away yesterday - we love meeting our canine friends! What a cutie!

Yay! We are finalists! 🌟✨

Bookings for next week's Under 5s Bobbins groups are now open! Sessions are on the 30th April.
Please follow the links to book your free spaces - but hurry! Spaces are limited.
Bobbin Babies 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bobbin-bab ies-wee-weavers-ti… 🧵
... Bobbin Bigs 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bobbin-big s-wee-weavers-tick… 🧵
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Some important dates for your diary!
If you're looking to see Ian Dale the weaver demonstrating how to use our loom, he'll be at the museum on the following days. No booking necessary, just drop in and say hi! 🧵
Free entry, but donations welcomed. 😀

We've been having so much fun today at our Brickz 4 Kidz workshops! Lots of RAWRsome creations from Stegosauruses to T-Rex! Keep an eye out for our next Dippy about Dinosaurs Family Day on the 12th May!

We are currently planning our summer family programme! Would you prefer activities on Wednesday morning (11-1) or afternoon (2-4)? Let us know 😀

We've had a few cancellations for our FREE Bricks 4 Kidz workshops on Thursday so there are spaces available at 11am and 1pm. Book now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bricks-4-k idz-workshops-tick…
*THIS SESSION IS NOW FULLY BOOKED AS OF 17/03/2019*

Dinosaurs? Space? Victorians? Arts and Crafts? Science? Dunfermline?
*What do you want?* http://bit.ly/ACBMfamilies
Let us know and be in with the chance of winning a prize!
... We are asking families who have been to the Museum before AND those that haven't to let us know your thoughts on our family programme - would you like more dinosaurs? Space? Victorians?
To have your say and to enter our prize draw visit http://bit.ly/ACBMfamilies to take our survey. It takes less than 10 minutes.
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Become a palaeontologist at our dino-mite family fun day!
Join us for a jam packed dinosaur themed day – you can get your face-painted and dress-up like dinosaurs, go digging for dinosaur bones and make you own fossil to take home. Plus, if you’re lucky you might even come face to face with some dinosaur babies!
This event is a drop in, no booking required. Please be aware that we anticipate this event to be very busy so there may be queues for some activities.
... Free and suitable for all ages.
Unfortunately, Pittencrieff Park have had to cancel their activities but there will still be lots happening.
If you have any questions please message education@carnegiebirthplace.com or call 01383 724302.
Please note the car park is pay and display and operated by Fife Council.
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very enjoyable. great activities for kids ☺

fantastic history ..the town has alot of history that dates back to 10th C..

Very interesting and inspiring- we stayed here longer than we thought we would, to read everything! Well worth a visit.

Very informative. Wonderful birthplace cottage and a tardis of an adjoining museum. Touching artifacts and quotes from Andrew Carnegie. A very moving experience of great interest to general visitors as well as scholars of education, business and the USA.

Really Good museum with helpful and friendly guide.

Lovely friendly, enthusiastic staff willing to chat, find out what you wanted from your trip and talk you through your visit or explain interactive information & let you get on with it!

If you find yourself in this area then do not miss out - spend a while in this fabulous museum and learn about a remarkable man with humble but wholesome origins. He made America his home but never forgot Scotland or his beloved Dunfermline.

I was very pleasantly surprised by the number and quality of the items on show. The exhibits are sensibly displayed and the friendly staff both knowledgeable and helpful. A pleasant place to visit.

I enjoyed my visit very much. I learned a lot of interesting historical info. The custodian lady was very helpful especially with using the coffee machine!

Had an amazing time at the museum today. To top it off, we had Ronnie as our guide who was very friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable. You guys are doing great.

Extremely interesting museum. .... well worth a visit to find out about a quite an extraordinary man who did so much good for so many people !

Excellent place to visit. So imformative and interesting. Would definitely recommend.

Enjoyed our visit to the museum and house; thanks to the friendly guide who even played us the Swiss anthem :-)

Enjoyed our visit and we felt really welcome. The kids enjoyed having a go at the Morse code and the bunny hunt!

Enjoyed a lovely visit here today. Kids loved learning more about Andrew Carnegie and Ronnie was fantastic with them taking the time to take to them not only about the man himself but dinosaur's.

Would highly recommend a visit here can't believe we haven't been before will definitely be back.

Another fun visit today - my kids love it (ages 4 & 6). There are so many activities for them to enjoy. My husband and I even got the time to read everything while the children had fun making dinosaurs and building Lego, as well as lots of other activities. Fantastic museum about a wonderful, inspiring man - thanks for making it so family friendly! Beth, one of the guides, is absolutely fantastic - so welcoming and helpful.

Amazing visit again today with my childminding children �

Amazing place for kids and inspiring for grown ups

A must see for visitors to Dunfermline. The museum has many brilliant displays and artefacts to explain the life of a remarkable man who gave every penny of his fortune to Many great causes including his hometown - an incredible rags to riches story

very enjoyable. great activities for kids ☺

fantastic history ..the town has alot of history that dates back to 10th C..

Very interesting and inspiring- we stayed here longer than we thought we would, to read everything! Well worth a visit.

Very informative. Wonderful birthplace cottage and a tardis of an adjoining museum. Touching artifacts and quotes from Andrew Carnegie. A very moving experience of great interest to general visitors as well as scholars of education, business and the USA.

Really Good museum with helpful and friendly guide.

Lovely friendly, enthusiastic staff willing to chat, find out what you wanted from your trip and talk you through your visit or explain interactive information & let you get on with it!

If you find yourself in this area then do not miss out - spend a while in this fabulous museum and learn about a remarkable man with humble but wholesome origins. He made America his home but never forgot Scotland or his beloved Dunfermline.

I was very pleasantly surprised by the number and quality of the items on show. The exhibits are sensibly displayed and the friendly staff both knowledgeable and helpful. A pleasant place to visit.

I enjoyed my visit very much. I learned a lot of interesting historical info. The custodian lady was very helpful especially with using the coffee machine!

Had an amazing time at the museum today. To top it off, we had Ronnie as our guide who was very friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable. You guys are doing great.

Extremely interesting museum. .... well worth a visit to find out about a quite an extraordinary man who did so much good for so many people !

Excellent place to visit. So imformative and interesting. Would definitely recommend.

Enjoyed our visit to the museum and house; thanks to the friendly guide who even played us the Swiss anthem :-)

Enjoyed our visit and we felt really welcome. The kids enjoyed having a go at the Morse code and the bunny hunt!

Enjoyed a lovely visit here today. Kids loved learning more about Andrew Carnegie and Ronnie was fantastic with them taking the time to take to them not only about the man himself but dinosaur's.

Would highly recommend a visit here can't believe we haven't been before will definitely be back.

Another fun visit today - my kids love it (ages 4 & 6). There are so many activities for them to enjoy. My husband and I even got the time to read everything while the children had fun making dinosaurs and building Lego, as well as lots of other activities. Fantastic museum about a wonderful, inspiring man - thanks for making it so family friendly! Beth, one of the guides, is absolutely fantastic - so welcoming and helpful.

Amazing visit again today with my childminding children �

Amazing place for kids and inspiring for grown ups

A must see for visitors to Dunfermline. The museum has many brilliant displays and artefacts to explain the life of a remarkable man who gave every penny of his fortune to Many great causes including his hometown - an incredible rags to riches story