Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is a museum building in Dunfermline that combines a weaver's cottage with a memorial hall. The rooms hold personal items, written records, photographs, and displays that document the life of the industrial magnate.

The cottage at Moodie Street was where the industrial figure was born in 1835 and stood unaltered for decades. A memorial building with Scottish architectural style was added later to preserve and honor this heritage site.

The museum tells how a weaver's child became an industrial magnate whose libraries transformed communities worldwide. Visitors encounter the everyday working life of a textile family and see how roots in this trade shaped someone's later vision for public knowledge.

The museum occupies a compact building complex with regular opening hours throughout the week. Visitors planning to access archives or study materials should contact the staff beforehand to arrange their visit.

The memorial building displays Scottish baronial architecture featuring decorative panels and thistle designs carved along its boundary walls. These artistic details reflect local craftsmanship and regional identity that visitors encounter throughout their tour.

Location: Fife

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Moodie Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7PL

Opening Hours: 11:00-16:00

Email: info@carnegiebirthplace.com

Website: https://carnegiebirthplace.com

GPS coordinates: 56.06790,-3.46120

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42