Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries

Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries (DCL&G) - a new museum, gallery spaces, cafe, shop and reading rooms all adjoining the world's 1st Carnegie Library.

About Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries

	1-7 Abbot Street , Dunfermline KY12 7 N
	01383602365
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Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries (DCL&G) - a new museum, gallery spaces, cafe, shop and reading rooms all adjoining the world's 1st Carnegie Library.

This spectacular £12.4million award-winning new building (EAA Building of the Year, Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland's (RIAS) Andrew Doolan prize), which opened in May 2017, links superbly with the world’s first Carnegie Library and houses a new museum, exhibition galleries, local history Reading Room, new children’s library and a mezzanine café with stunning views over the landscaped garden to Dunfermline Abbey and the Heritage Quarter.

As one of Scotland’s former ancient capitals, Dunfermline has both a remarkable royal history and an impressive industrial heritage. Dunfermline’s past is brought to life in the new museum with fascinating stories retold through a series of special films, inspiring interviews, engaging computer games and, of course, our collections.

Nestled in Dunfermline’s Heritage Quarter, DCL&G will provide a new home for culture.

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Upcoming Events at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries

Exhibitions

Creative Coven: Voices & Visions of the WITCH

4th June 2025 - 11th August 2025

Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, Dunfermline

The Community Gallery at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries is thrilled to present Voices & Visions of the WITCH, a Visual and Literary Art Exhibition brought to you by Creative Coven.

Workshops

Writing and Drawing for Comics with Colin Maxwell

5th July 2025

Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, Dunfermline

Join Commando comic writer, Colin Maxwell, for this class on creating comic strips, where you will have the opportunity to make your own illustrations! Suitable for all ages.

Talks and Lectures

The Dunfermline Story with Colin Maxwell

5th July 2025

Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, Dunfermline

Join Abbey Social on 5th July for an illustrated talk through Dunfermline’s history by Colin Maxwell, with images by many different artists from The Dunfermline Story.

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