The museum at Kirkintilloch Cross is housed in the former parish church, dating from 1644. It contains displays covering all aspects of local history, but especially social and industrial history. Improvements in 2001 were awarded the Countess of Perth Trophy, one of the 'Scottish Museum of the Year' awards. The Museum has a regular display about 'The Romans in East Dunbartonshire'. Coinciding with the 49th Annual Art Exhibtion, this year on Doors Open Day the Auld Kirk Museum will be having artist Geoff Foord as their Artist in Residence.