Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life

This museum showcases the history of Scotland's industrial heritage and is located a 2 mile walk from the north end of the canal

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Discover the story of Lanarkshire's industrial heritage, explore the expansive outdoor space, and enjoy the adventure play park. Ride on Scotland's only working heritage tramway and immerse yourself in the fascinating exhibits. 

And don't forget the mine tour! Summerlee has re-constructed a traditional 'Miners Row' which shows off the domestic conditions of the mining family from the 1840's to the 1980's. Just by the cottages is the Summerlee Coal Company pithead site, complete with recreated addit mine that shows off the cramped and damp conditions in which the miners worked.

Admission to Summerlee Museum is free, making it an affordable and enjoyable activity.

This place is run by The Summerlee Transport Group

Please go to their website for more information:

Go to the Sumerlee Museum website

Opening Hours

Monday to Sunday
10am to 4pm
North Lanarkshire School Holidays (including Easter, Summer, and October Week)
10am to 5pm

Prices

Free

No advanced booking is required unless you are visiting with a party of 10 or more people or a school group. For more details, call 01236 638460.

Facilities

Accessible access
Cafe
Gift shop
Educational opportunities
Events
Family friendly
Food and drink
Heritage
Parking
Point of interest
Toilets
Venue hire

Useful information

Accessibility info

Wheelchair accessible tram (currently in repair). Exhibition hall fully accessible lift to gallery space and ironworks view pod.

Food and drink

Visitors can enjoy light snacks, hot and cold drinks, and refreshments at the on site café.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed.