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National Museum of Rural Life

Explore life in the countryside at our five-star museum, farmhouse and historic working farm

Visitor information for National Museum of Rural Life

Admission details:

Paid entry, Members free

Contact:

Philipshill Road, East Kilbride, G76 9HR

Tel: 0300 123 6789

Opening hours:

Open daily, 10:00 – 17:00

Closed: 25 Dec, 26 Dec, and 1 Jan

What's on

  1. Two visitors walking through the entrance of the National Museum of Rural Life.
    Event

    Relaxed Morning: National Museum of Rural Life

    Sun 1 Sep - Sun 1 Dec 2024, 10:00 - 12:00 (quiet space open until 12:30)
    Join us for our monthly Relaxed Morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.

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  2. Event

    Tractor Tots

    Fri 20 Sep 2024 – Mon 10 Feb 2025
    Tractor Tots is a bookable series of playful sensory singalong sessions for under-fives and their adults at the National Museum of Rural Life.
    Tickets available

    National Museum of Rural Life

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  3. A parent and child wearing red and green striped santa hats engaging in a craft activity.
    Event

    Festive Weekend

    7 Dec – 8 Dec 2024, 11:00 – 15:30
    Join us for a weekend of festive activities, nature-inspired crafts and winter storytelling at the National Museum of Rural Life.
    Tickets available

    National Museum of Rural Life

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See and do

There's so much to see and do at the National Museum of Rural Life. Uncover centuries of Scottish rural history in the museum, explore the countryside and meet the animals on the farm!
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School visits

The farm, agriculture, traditional farming, food chains, rural life and Scottish History – whatever your topic, come on a visit to find out more.
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