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MoDA holds one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of decorative design for the period 1870 to 1960.
Summer holiday art workshops for 8-14 year olds: sculptures, puppets and scrapbooks and The Shell Guide Exhibition till 2nd November.

Opening hours:
Tues–Sat 10–5, Sun 2–5

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Three museums in Edinburgh, 1 in New Abbey, 1 in East Lothian, 1 in East Kilbride.

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The world's only museum dedicated to all kinds of art inspired by nature. Temporary exhibitions and artists in residence.

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Georgian house museum with displays of historic costume, and lively temporary exhibition programme which includes contemporary textiles.

Opening hours:
Mon 11-5, Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun/BH 1-4

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Ethnographic and archaeological displays including masks, textiles, etc. Museum retains a Victorian atmosphere. Research visits by appointment with collections manager.

Opening hours:
Mon-Sun 12-4.30

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Exhibitions of historic quilts from the Quilters' Guild Collection and work by invited contemporary textile artists throughout the year.

Opening hours:
Tues-Sat 10-4

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There are regular demonstrations of craft working including spinning, weaving, chair caning, woodcarving, blacksmithing and leatherwork.

Opening hours:
Mon-Sun 10-5.30

Tuition available

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Victorian country house set in mature woodlands. Period costumes on open display with furniture, ceramics and decorative art.

Opening hours:
Apr-Oct 10-5

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Contemporary art gallery in an 18th-century Grade 2 listed building, showing twelve exhibitions of fine art and craft each year.

Opening hours:
Mon-Sat 9.30–5, Tues 10–5, Sun 1–4

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Devoted to the handmade textile arts. Changing exhibitions cover traditional techniques and modern masters. Explore the textile learning centre. Free.

Opening hours:
Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5

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