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The Dick Institute will close at the earlier time of 3.30pm on Wed 1st April. It will re-open as normal on Thursday 2nd. 

Venue Details

  • Contact Details

    Kay Park
    Kilmarnock
    KA3 7RU

    Enquiries:

    Call 01563 553654 (Local & Family History)
    EAL.Localhistory@ayrshire360.com

    For School Or Groups:

    EAL.Localhistory@ayrshire360.com

  • Opening Hours

    • Sunday: Closed
    • Monday: 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
    • Tuesday: 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
    • Wednesday: 9am - 1pm & 2 -5pm
    • Thursday: 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
    • Friday: 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
    • Saturday: Closed
  • Facilities

    • Wheelchair Access
    • Disabled Toilet Facilities
    • Car Parking
    • Toilets

Burns Monument Centre

The Burns Monument Centre is a shared cultural venue operated in partnership with Ayrshire360, East Ayrshire Council and Ayrshire Archives. The Centre’s extensive local and family history collections are expertly cared for by Ayrshire360 offering visitors access to historic newspapers, maps, photographs, books, and a wide range of unique research resources.

Whether you’re exploring stories of the Covenanters, trying to settle a debate about historic High Street businesses  or simply curious about the area’s past, our knowledgeable team in the Local and Family History Department is here to help guide your research. If you’re just beginning your family history journey, we can provide friendly advice and support to help you get started.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to discover East Ayrshire’s rich heritage.

Our Local History Research Department is open to visitors on an appointment basis. To make an appointment please phone our staff on 01563 553654 or email EAL.Localhistory@ayrshire360.com

Appointment times:
Mornings: 9.30am – 10.30am    10.30am – 11.30am    11.30am – 12.30pm
Afternoons: 2-3pm    3-4pm

 

Venue Details

  • Contact Details

    Kay Park
    Kilmarnock
    KA3 7RU

    Enquiries:

    Call 01563 553654 (Local & Family History)
    EAL.Localhistory@ayrshire360.com

    For School Or Groups:

    EAL.Localhistory@ayrshire360.com

  • Opening Hours

    • Sunday: Closed
    • Monday: 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
    • Tuesday: 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
    • Wednesday: 9am - 1pm & 2 -5pm
    • Thursday: 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
    • Friday: 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
    • Saturday: Closed
  • Facilities

    • Wheelchair Access
    • Disabled Toilet Facilities
    • Car Parking
    • Toilets