We expect the site to be very busy on the days we have events on. For a stress free visit, please plan to park elsewhere. We have limited disabled parking on site. Nearby parking can be found at the Time Capsule (ML5 1DL). Public transport can be found at Traveline Scotland.
No dogs (except registered assistance dogs) are permitted on site.
Entry is free, with small charges for some activities.
School Holiday Activities
School Holiday ActivitiesWednesday 26 June – Wednesday 14 August
Join us at Summerlee Museum for family activities throughout the school summer holidays.
Highlights include our Den Building in the Summerlee Woods, APPLEBOX UNCUT – Short Filmmaking, the LEGO Stairs challenge, Hidden Areas Photo Walks, and ZooLab Animal Encounters.
Music in the Museum
Friday 19 July
Introducing an exciting new programme of events at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life called Music in the Museum. Join us for these monthly events which invite you to experience new musical opportunities in the unique surroundings of Scotland’s noisiest museum!
Playday 2024
Wednesday 7 August
Enjoy a fun-filled day with games, sports, stalls, Bookbug, bouncy castle and much more.
Steam Fair
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 August
More information coming soon.
Celebrate Summerlee Museum
Monday 12 August
More information coming soon.
Speedway Day
Saturday 14 September, 10am – 3.30pm
Join us for a jam-packed day celebrating speedway racing. See vintage and modern speedway bikes, as well as a memorabilia exhibition including scarves, badges and race jackets. We’ll also be showing classic races on the big screen.
Meccano Society
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September
More information coming soon.
Doors Open Weekend
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September
Join us for free behind the scenes tours of the museum stores – suitable for families.
Other drop in activities will be available too.
More information available soon.
September Weekend Activities
Friday 27 – Monday 30 September
More information coming soon.
BrickM8 LEGO Weekend
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 October
More information coming soon.
October School Holiday Activities
Saturday 12 – Sunday 20 October
More information coming soon.
Christmas at Summerlee Museum
Sunday 1 – Tuesday 24 December
More information coming soon.
Bookbug
Every Friday, 10.30am
Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to give them the best start in life.
Join us for weekly Bookbug sessions at 10.30am every Friday.
These are drop-in sessions so there’s no need to book in advance. However, capacity is limited and to ensure Bookbug is a fun and safe experience for everyone who comes along, we will need to shut the door once the room reaches its maximum capacity.
Summerlee Museum ESOL Conversational Café
Every second Saturday, 10am – 12pm
Come along for good conversation and activities to help improve your English. If you have children, they are welcome to come along with you.
Tea and coffee provided.
English speakers are encouraged to come along to help with conversation too.
Ми вітаємо Українці у Північному Ланаркшіре.
Call us on 01236 638460 for more information.
Summerlee Photomedia Studio
North Lanarkshire’s Arts & You team offer weekly classes for adults and children of all abilities in photography, film-making, animation and more at Summerlee Photomedia Studio.
Applebox Film Club, Saturdays, 11am – 1pm, suitable for 8 – 13 years
LEGO Animation Club, Mondays, 4pm – 5pm, suitable for 8 – 12 years
Adult All Ability Photography, Wednesdays, 1pm – 2.30pm & 2.15pm – 3.45pm, suitable for 16 years+
Local Photo Walks, every second Wednesday, 10.30am – 12pm, suitable for 16 years+
Fluidhead Film Club, Fridays, 2pm – 4pm, suitable for 15 years+
Tom Gates Mega Museum Challenge
Tom Gates Mega Museum ChallengeBring your family museum trip to life for free with the Tom Gates Mega Museum Challenge activity pack from Scholastic and Kids in Museums. Kids can go on their very own adventure by seeing if they can ‘Spot Ten Random Things’ from the activity sheet at the museum – from the biggest thing to the grossest! Try out some top drawing tips and tricks then take part in a Doodle Challenge.
Visit the Kids In Museums website to download now.
Hear the Mighty Compton Cinema Organ
Live music on the Compton Cinema Organ
FREE
Hear the mighty Compton Cinema Organ played by multi-award winning musician Aaron Hawthorn. The power of the organ means you can listen while enjoying lunch in the café.
Please note, these are promenade performances, not seated.