Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Dunfermline

Name: Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Address: Moodie St, Dunfermline, KY12 7PL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1383 724302

#5 among attractions in Dunfermline

Historical place, Museum, History museum

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The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is a biographical museum in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, dedicated to the life of Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, "one of the great Scots of the 19th century.". The museum is operated by the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust and is housed in a category B listed building. The museum site includes the original 18th-century weavers cottage in which Andrew Carnegie was born and a memorial hall added by James Shearer in 1928. ()

Coordinates: 56°4'4"N, 3°27'40"W

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Moodie StDunfermline KY12 7PL United Kingdom

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+44 1383 724302

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Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dunfermline Abbey, Dunfermline Palace, Kingsgate Shopping Centre, East End Park.

~870 ftNW
Priory/abbey ruins and royal burial site
Dunfermline Abbey, Dunfermline
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~860 ftNW
Historical place, Forts and castles, Sacred and religious sites
Dunfermline Palace, Dunfermline
5 min walk • Dunfermline Palace, a historical gem nestled in the city of Dunfermline, Scotland, is a site steeped in rich Scottish history. Once part of the grand residence of Scottish monarchs, this palace is now a captivating ruin that continues to draw visitors from around the...
~1720 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Dunfermline
9 min walk • The Kingsgate Centre is an indoor shopping centre located in the town centre of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. Marks and Spencer and the former Debenhams store anchors the main entrances to the shopping centre. The Kingsgate was extended in 2008 at which time it also underwent significant refurbishment.
0.9 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
East End Park, Dunfermline
24 min walk • East End Park is a football stadium situated in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland with a seating capacity of 11,480. The stadium plays host to the home matches of Scottish Championship side, Dunfermline Athletic The stadium currently comprises four stands: the East Stand, the Main Stand, the North Stand and the Norrie McCathie Stand.
~1210 ftW
Park
Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
6 min walk • Pittencrieff Park is a public park in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It was purchased in 1902 by Andrew Carnegie, and given to the people of Dunfermline in a ceremony the following year.
~990 ftN
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Abbot House, Dunfermline
5 min walk • Abbot House is the oldest building in Dunfermline. Lying in the shadow of Dunfermline's great abbey church, the core of the building is 16th-century.
0.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
11 min walk • Carnegie Hall is an Art Deco theatre located in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It was named after the industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who was born in Dunfermline.
~1010 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline
5 min walk • The Alhambra Theatre opened in Dunfermline, Scotland, on 14 August 1922. Designed by local architect John Fraser, it was constructed over a two-year period by George Stewart of Blantyre and is located on the corner of Canmore Street and New Row.
~1720 ftNE
Church
Viewfield Baptist Church, Dunfermline
9 min walk • Viewfield House is a large square stone built three storey Palladian villa in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It is a category B listed building.
~930 ftN
History museum, Art gallery, Museum
Dunfermline Carnegie Library, Dunfermline
5 min walk • The Dunfermline Carnegie Library was opened on 29 August 1883 and was the world's first Carnegie Library funded by the Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. It was designed by Edinburgh architect James Campbell Walker who also designed the nearby Dunfermline City Chambers.
~1370 ftNW
Tower
Malcolm's Tower, Dunfermline
7 min walk • Malcolm's Tower, also known as Malcolm Canmore's Tower, is a historic site in the Scottish town of Dunfermline, Fife. It consists of the foundations of a rubble built, rectangular tower enclosed by an oval shaped modern wall and is protected as a scheduled monument. It is located in Pittencrieff Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum open?

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dunfermline Palace, Dunfermline (5 min walk), Dunfermline Abbey, Dunfermline (5 min walk), Dunfermline Carnegie Library, Dunfermline (5 min walk), Abbot House, Dunfermline (5 min walk).

How to get to Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum:

Bus

Pittencrieff Park • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)
Reid Street • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)

Train

Dunfermline Town (9 min walk)