It was in this ordinary sandstone building that Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life. Now a place of pilgrimage for Burns enthusiasts from around the world, the house retains much of its eighteenth century character and contains many relics of the poet. There is the chair in which he wrote his last poems, many original letters and manuscripts, and the famous Kilmarnock and Edinburgh editions of his work.
Admission free.
Opening hours:
10am-5pm Monday to Saturday, 2pm-5pm Sunday (April to September)
10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm Tuesday to Saturday (October to March)
Our Collection
Personalia: Robert Burns
This collection consists of items related to Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. It includes personal possessions, editions of his works, furniture, ephemera, manuscripts, prints, paintings and associated numismatics.
Keywords
Literature
Burns House
Burns Street
Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway
DG1 2PS
Tel: 01387 255297
Email:
dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk
For more information visit:
http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
The Robert Burns Collection cared for by the National Burns collection Partnership is a Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland