The Museum, Newton Stewart

Housed in the former St John's Church, the Museum contains a wealth of historical treasures, some pre-Victorian, with exciting and interesting displays of the natural and social history of Galloway.  Exhibits are in several sections - Nursery, Tradesman's Tools, Dairy, Kitchen, Smithy, Textiles, Photographs and other aspects of local history.

The exhibits in the Museum have been gifted or lent by local people and each year sees many additions to the collections and displays.

 

 

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Visitor info

Opening hours

Opening times vary throughout the year- visit the website for details

Address

York Road, Newton Stewart, DG8 6HH

Admission

Adult £3.00, Accompanied Children 50p

Contact details

Email: info@newtonstewartinitiative.net

Phone: 01671 401048

Website: https://newtonstewart.org/

Getting Here

Objects

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Sgt A Robertson, M.M.
On loan to The Museum is a record of Sergeant Alexander Robertson, M.M., of Newton Stewart who died
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Dashwood Square
Among the original paintings in the collection is this one by David Mason who was art master at the
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The Square; The Town Hall
Another painting is of the Town Hall showing its stonework, for it is now painted white. It was pain
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Newton Stewart Civic Robes
 The Newton Stewart civic robes are of purple cloth and ermine trimming; the set of three – provost
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Paisley Pattern blanket
A Paisley pattern blanket woven in fine wool, predominantly red.
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Vernon Noiseless Ware
Vernonware – The Vernon family had a shop and business in Albert Street, Newton Stewart from 1862 to
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Noah's Ark
The Noah's Ark was made in Germany before 1844, and though there are pieces missing there is a copy
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Earthenware Items with Text Inscriptions
A selection of pottery with inscriptions, dark brown on the outside and cream inside; e.g the teapot
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Range in Kitchen
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Claret Jug
Glass claret jug and bands and handle of silver.
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Box for Spice storage
Black metal container for storing spices in labelled compartments.
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Cash Box for Household Management
Black metal cash box with a drawer, and sections for various household expenses such as fuel, insura
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