Partner Museums

John Paul Jones Birthplace Museum

Description:

The cottage is furnished in the style of the 1700s when John Paul Jones was born.

Through headsets his mother describes life in the cottage. A multi projector audio visual programme is presented in the reconstructed cabin of his ship 'Bonhomme Richard' in which he defeated HMS Serapis off Flamborough Head, Yorkshire in 1779.

The inviting visitor centre also boasts an interpretive exhibition on the life of 'The Father of the American Navy' with video presentations.

There is an attractive rural picnic area offering marvellous views of the Solway and the Lake District.

Opening Hours:

April - September 10am - 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday; August 10am - 5pm, all week.

Admission:

Adults £2.50, Concessions £2.00, Children £1.00

Address:

Arbigland Estate, near Kirkbean, Dumfriesshire, DG2 8BQ (13 miles SW of Dumfries on the A710)

Tel:

01387 880613

Web:

http://www.jpj.demon.co.uk

Star Items

Bonhomme Richard

Bronze Bust of John Paul Jones

The Battle of Flamborough Head, an eye witness account of the battle of Flamborough Head by John Paul Jones's Midshipman Nathaniel Fanning of Conneticut (part c)

The Battle of Flamborough Head, an eye witness account of the battle of Flamborough Head by John Paul Jones's Midshipman Nathaniel Fanning of Conneticut (part d)