Scottish Maritime Museum

The Scottish Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing Scotland’s rich maritime heritage. With locations in Irvine and Dumbarton, the museum offers a comprehensive look at the country’s history of shipbuilding, maritime trade, and navigation, reflecting Scotland’s significant contributions to maritime exploration and industry worldwide.

The museum houses an impressive collection of ship models, blueprints, and historical documents that illustrate the evolution of shipbuilding techniques and designs. These collections focus on the Clyde shipbuilding industry, pivotal in global ship construction. The museum also features a range of maritime art, including paintings and sculptures, alongside artefacts that tell the story of life at sea from the perspective of sailors, passengers, and shipbuilders.

You can explore several historic vessels in the museum’s collection.