WELCOME to Kilmartin House Museum.
There are more than 800 ancient monuments within a six-mile radius of the village of Kilmartin, Argyll, many of them are are prehistoric. This extraordinary concentration and diversity of monuments distinguishes the Kilmartin Glen as an area of outstanding archaeological importance. It is one of Scotland’s richest prehistoric landscapes. Kilmartin House Museum is an award winning world-class centre for archaeology and landscape interpretation established to protect, investigate and interpret this internationally important archaeological landscape and the artefacts that have been found here. At this unique and vibrant centre you can also see ‘The Valley of Ghosts’ audio-visual – a time travelling experience with breath taking imagery and haunting music. There is an on site shop and an award winning cafe. To find out more, explore our web site, wander through our interactive map and see what's on our Events Programme.

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Year of Creative Scotland 2012
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We were delighted to be nominated for a Creative Scotland Creative Place Award 2012, the only Museum to be shortlisted.  However at the Awards ceremony yesterday we were disappointed to find that Wigtown were the winners in our category with their project to extend the scope of their annual book festival. We wish them every success with their project and hope to copy their achievement in 2013!  Full details of the winners in each category can be found on the Creative Scotland website http://www.creativescotland.com/news/2012-creative-place-award-winners-announced-24012012.

 
Volunteer Afternoon at Kilmartin House Museum
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Have you ever thought about doing some voluntary work but been unsure about what's involved?  Come along to the cafe on Thursday 26th January between 1.30 pm and 3.00 pm for FREE tea and cakes and an opportunity to chat about volunteer opportunities at the Museum, in the Glen and on the National Nature Reserves at Moine Mhor and Taynish.  If you are interested but unable to attend on that date please get in touch and we'll send you more information about the opportunities available.
 
February Restaurant Events
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roseOur chef John Fisher has planned a number of exciting restaurant events for February 2012.  These include Valentine's Dinners (the menu for which can be downloaded by clicking the rose), a Seafood Night and a European Night.  The restaurant will also be open some evenings in February for our usual delicious, locally sourced meals.  Alternatively if you wish a private party or special occasion meal John is happy to discuss your requirements with you - you can call him on 01546 510278 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
Winter Opening Hours
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The Museum, cafe and shop are closed at present and all will reopen on 1st March 2012.  However, we are still organising and running events and workshops so why not take a look at our Events Calendar?

 
Take an i-pod walk of the Glen!
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oliver logoAs well as featuring on the recent BBC series called 'A History of Scotland', Radio Scotland and the Open University have created a guided walk of Kilmartin Glen which you can download onto your i-pod!

Neil Oliver again features as the presenter and he is joined by a number of writers and scholars with a wealth of experience about the area.   For more information click here to see the Radio Scotland information and pictures on the walk.

 

Latest Events

Wed Feb 01 @19:00 - 08:30PM
Polar Bears, Adelie Penguins and Arctic Wolves
Fri Feb 10 @18:00 - 09:00PM
Valentine's Dinners in Kilmartin Museum Restaurant
Sat Feb 11 @18:00 - 09:00PM
Valentine's Dinners in Kilmartin Museum Restaurant
Fri Feb 17 @18:00 - 09:00PM
Seafood Evening in Kilmartin Museum Evening
Fri Feb 24 @18:00 - 09:00PM
European Evening in Kilmartin Museum Restaurant
Sat Feb 25 @10:00 - 04:00PM
A Weekend of Aboriginal Art
Wed Feb 29 @18:30 - 08:00PM
Great Auks - Poos from the Past
Sat Mar 03 @10:00 - 04:00PM
Seed Swap in Kilmartin Museum Cafe
Wed Mar 07 @19:00 - 08:30PM
Exploring the Bryophytes of Argyll's Ravines
Sat Mar 17 @10:00 - 04:00PM
Basket Making with Jane Allan