Newton Stewart Museum is situated in York Road, Newton Stewart in the imposing building which was formerly St John’s Church. The building houses a comprehensive collection of artefacts from all walks of life, i.e. costumes nursery, cameras, World War 1 & 2, bicycle's and many more. The outdoor display illustrates the agricultural heritage of Newton Stewart and surrounding area. The collection was started by Miss Drew and has over a period of years been added to by the public donating items relevant to this area and adding to the community feel of the exhibition. The downstairs of the building houses a collection of agricultural machinery, clothing and domestic paraphernalia. Up the stairs into the old belfry and one finds a collection of pictures, old newspapers and school items. All demonstrating the rich history of this area. At present there is an exhibit in the museum showing how the Sparling fish are native to the local river Cree, one of a very few rivers in Britain where they currently reside.