Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries

Where heritage, learning and creativity come together

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Unearthed

21 Mar - 6 Sep 2026

Canmore Room Events - Who Was Andrew Carnegie?

Thursday 16 July

Talks

Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries

Witches In Dunfermline

Thursday 20 August

Talk

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A Pearl, Precious In Faith And Works. St Margaret And Her Medieval Biographer

Tuesday 15 September

Talk

Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries

Our venue

An award-winning museum, galleries, gift shop, and historic library in Dunfermline’s Heritage Quarter.

Museum displays

Visit our permanent displays featuring Scotland’s royal medieval history and Dunfermline’s industrial and social past.

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Library

Discover your next great read, digital resources, and welcoming spaces in the world’s first Carnegie Library.

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Local & family history room

Research, discover, and explore local history and your own family ancestry.

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Community Gallery

Showcasing art created by our community, celebrating local voices in a one-of-a-kind space.

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Hire a space

Bright, characterful rooms ideal for meetings, weddings, workshops, and gatherings.

Hire a space

Food and drink

Relax in the Granary Café with homemade treats and views of Dunfermline Abbey.

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Gift shop

Shop gifts, local art and keepsakes inspired by our museum.

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Explore the area

Discover what else you can enjoy on a visit to the area.

Explore the area

Opening Hours

Public Holiday

We will be closed on Monday 20 July for the public holiday.

Opening Hours

These are our usual opening hours. We may be closed on some public holidays, so please check before visiting.

Monday 10am – 5pm

Tuesday 10am – 5pm

Wednesday 10am – 5pm

Thursday 10am – 6pm

Friday 10am – 5pm

Saturday 10am – 4pm

Sunday 12 noon – 4pm

Exhibitions across our venues

Explore inspiring art, local stories, and creative displays from Fife and beyond. Our programme changes regularly, so there’s always something new to discover.

All Comedy Dance Design Suite Exhibition Family Films Music Sports Talks Theatre Workshops

Favourite Centres and New Flavours

1 Feb – 31 Dec

Dear Earth

21 Mar - 13 Sep 2026

Unearthed

21 Mar - 6 Sep 2026

Celebrating 200 years of the RSA

28 Mar - 5 Sep 2026

ARTspace

30 Sep – 31 Mar

Making Her Mark: A Celebration of Women in Art

26 Jun - 28 Nov 2027

Plan your visit

Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries
1 Abbot Street
Dunfermline KY12 7NL

01383 602365 dclg@onfife.com

On-street or local car parks.

Flat access to entrance. Lift to upper floors (exhibitions, museum, meeting rooms). Sensory support items available. Accessible toilets throughout. Changing Places on ground floor (ask staff).

Guide and assistance dogs welcome.

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