The museum presents a number of fun and very well attended special events each year.
The dates given below may be subject to change, so please check the website nearer the time of the event.
Pop up Exhibitions 2026:
50th Anniversary Special exhibition -In the Garden Room
An exhibition celebrating 50 years of the museum. This exhibition will evolve throughout the year and be supported by film and music. Look back over the past 50 years and enjoy seeing the growth of the museum and the people who made it happen. Not forgetting the community and visitors who support us.
Times: 10.30am — 4pm (Excluding Wednesdays 12-2pm, and during Tuesday Talks).
In the Garden Room
No extra charge -normal museum admission applies.
Special Event Days 2026:
- Sunday 7th June: Craft Day
- Sunday 21st June: Motorcycle Day
- Sunday 26th July: Family Day
- Sunday 9th August: Tractor Day
- Sunday 23rd August: Dog Show
Tuesday Talks 2026:
- June 2nd: Fiona Laing – Arran and the Herring Fishing
- June 16th: Ali Hume – Education Through Exploration
- June 30th: Heather MacLeod – Storytelling with Music and Song
- July 14th: Assorted – Poems of Arran with Music & Song
- July 28th: tbc
- August 11th: Playlist for Life – Music and Dementia
- August 18th: Hamish Husband – The Tartan Army
- August 25th: Graham Chappell – The Length of the Trans Canada Highway and Back
- September 8th: Tim Pomeroy – A Life of Arran and the Arts
Garden Room
The dates given above may be subject to change, so please check our website and facebook nearer the time of the event.
More dates for your diary.
Every Thursday in July & August The Spinners and Weavers group will be demonstrating their skill.