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keith lumsdaine10 September 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
As with other reviews, we really liked the museum, which is on three floors with open tread staircases. The museum is not actually signposted at the road end, as such, so easily missed - see screenshot from Google Street View.Posted on Google
Mayfly Arts10 September 2026A trully immersive journey in Ayrshire's past. The owner has put a wonderful selection of collectables together and has ensured they're presented beautifully. A lot of attention to detail and all sorts of facts here and there. One of the best museums I've been in my life, truly wholesome and the owner was present and very welcoming all the way. Even waved us goodbye at the exit 🥰 certainly an ideal place to lose oneself into if a break from reality is needed. A true escape from modern mad rush. I wish I had more time to also take a walk around the premises afterwards but I spent my whole 4 hours inside the museum this once ☺️ strongly recommended for peeps who like oddities and "creepy dolls" aesthetic 🎈Posted on Google
Brian Annall8 September 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Whilst I enjoyed touring round the museum, I do consider the cost of entry at £10 to be excessive. On the plus side the cafe is excellent. Good service and food.Posted on Google
petra freudenreich30 August 2026Ein sehr schöner Platz für ein Päuschen. Selbst gemachtes Gebäck und Kuchen 😋. Die Gastgeber sind sehr, sehr freundlich. Der Abstecher lohnt sich auf jeden Fall.Posted on Google
Peter Crawford6 August 2026WOW . This gem is the Star of Kilwinning. You can purchase a yearly ticket and just dip in and out when you call in for lunch at the Millers Kitchen. I have visited this Mill on a monthly basis for 4 years now and still find the various costume displays fascinating and the country life exhibition a true marvel and endless source of Ayrshire history.Posted on Google
Alison W25 July 2026What a lovely surprise - both the museum and the welcoming tearoom. And a super riverside walk thrown in, too. Superb history - the mill has been in the family for generations. The thick stone walls of the tearoom have provided shelter since the 1600s. The museum is a treasure trove of all things from yesteryear. An amazing collection of Victorian, Edwardian, 20s and thereabouts gowns and wedding dresses, handstitched to perfection. Fine linen gowns and baby clothes, farm implements, and more. And a few rooms in the 3 storey building done up to show a glimpse of life in days gone by. The tearoom offers delicious cakes and light lunches. I chose the cheese, onion and tomato quiche with coleslaw and a side salad, after first eyeing the lentil soup. I later returned for a cup of green tea and a delicious slice of coffee cake. It's so refreshing to find a family-run, historical and well-loved attraction -not merely another soulless chain offering. It's just off the main road between Dalry and Kilwinning, North Ayrshire. Do yourself a favour and visit!Posted on Google
Stephanie Monaghan24 July 2026Fascinating wedding dress exhibition!!! Interesting textile history. Friendly staff. Very pleasant cafe.Posted on Google
Ryszard G24 June 2026CIEKAWE MIEJSE DO ODWIEDZENIA BARDZO MILA OBSLUGALoad more
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Lucy M2 June 2026Verified
Fascinating, all kinds of wonderful. This is the most fascinating and unique museum and the setting is beautiful. It also has a fantastic cafe with the friendliest staff and a selection of homemade food and cakes to make your mouth water. Cannot recommend highly enough. Totally unique, a must visit.Posted on Tripadvisor
chenchen c19 May 2026Would visit again The area around the mill is beautiful walking, the exhibition was beautiful and inspiring, with the staff being knowledgeable and helpful, and the cafe lovely. Admission and souvenirs being very good price.Posted on Tripadvisor
Wendy W10 April 2026A wee gem This is a terrific place for a visit. So many things to see, so many memories shared. We were shown round by a lovely lady who gave us a real insight into the various displays. Great coffee and home baking too. Well worth a visitPosted on Tripadvisor
Maria S29 January 2026Hidden gem of a place 🌟 This place is well worth a visit, so much to see, and Mr Ferguson s stories were captivating. Cafe with lovely home made food, well done to all who work there 👍🌟😁Posted on Tripadvisor
Phil M2 November 2025Friendly, fascinating wee place A lovely wee place - we arrived just after midday so had a very tasty lunch in the cafe at the entrance, which is also where you buy your tickets for the museum. After the lunch, we paid the bill and bought the museum entry and spent a long time looking at the exhibits on every floor. All very nicely laid out to walk you through everything. Plenty of exhibits showing just how hard and basic life was in the area. Also met Rob, the friendly owner, who was happy to stand and chat and tell us how he came to own it from his family, and the work it's taken in the last 40 years to renovate and open as the museum it is now. We left after that but not before buying up a couple of scones from the cafe to have at home later - and they also were delicious. This place is a real labour of love and enthusiasm, and it shows. Well worth a visit.Posted on Tripadvisor
GarelochGirl19 October 2025A top experience, a must do! Can’t find enough superlatives to describe the wonderful experience we had on our visit on Friday. Fabulous exhibits, history and much more besides. The stories of the curator brought the place alive. The lovely ladies in the kitchen preparing and serving great home made food and baking. Robbie’s book. All excellent and an important Scottish collection which must make the people involved really proud. Left with a spring in my step after a great few hours.Posted on Tripadvisor
Road0944941063319 October 2025Phenomenal Can't recommend this museum highly enough. Absolute gem. Super friendly staff. Unbelievable array of heritage items on display. Make a day of it! Cafe also delightful, with very tasty treats on offer.Posted on Tripadvisor
peter c21 September 2025good afternoon out found this gem of a place on holiday.lo had a lovely sandwich and a pot of tea at the cafe before going in, what a brilliant afternoon we had, the exhibts are amazing, there are three floors of things to look at, the clothes exhibition is fab as are the other displays upstairs ll about scottish life and loads of other things to look at. it was a pleasure to meet robbie and have a really good chat with him about the history of the mill and what they have acheived over the last 40 years, this is well worth a visit, the ladies in the tea room were very helpful and theres a large selection of cakes on display as well as a variety of sandwiches and toasties.Posted on Tripadvisor
beccalovesbreakfast10 September 2025Wonderful collection, friendly staff My mum and I came here yesterday to see the Ayrshire Whitework exhibition. What a wonderful trip! Lovely homemade soup, and an excellent slab of cake afterwards. Really interesting collections (costume and rural life) and had a lovely chat with Robert as well. Will definitely be back for a closer look at the collections, more cake (!), and hopefully a wee walk too.Posted on Tripadvisor
Malcolm D27 May 2025More than interesting. Overwhelming.Charming. Great food at a good price I like industrial archaeology and this was a treat although past its former glory still charming. Tom Ferguson whose family owned the mill gave an excellent tour around explaining the beautiful oriental costumes aquifer over the years.Load more
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