North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is open Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm. Entry is FREE.
If you wish to visit the archives or local studies reading room, please book a free timeslot by completing our booking form, calling 01698 274590 or sending an email.
Saturday Drawing Class
Whether you like to sketch, doodle, or design our weekly drawing class is a chance to experiment with a range of styles and techniques and improve your skills. All materials provided, no previous experience required.
£5.00 per class
For more information, give us a call on 01698 274 590.
Upcoming sessions:
13 Sep, 20 Sep & 27 Sep
04 Oct, 11 Oct & 18 Oct
Age 16+
NB Children age 12-16 are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult
In the Mood Singalong
Come along for a good old fashioned singalong with songs from the 50s and 60s, and some old Scots favourites. Join us for an informal dementia friendly session, no singing experience required.
All welcome!
Every second Friday from 10am – 11.30am.
£1 (includes refreshments)
For more information, give us a call on 01698 274 590.
Upcoming sessions:
22 Aug
5 & 19 Sept
3, 17 & 31 Oct
14 & 28 Nov
12 Dec
Saturday Crafts
Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre run weekly from 1pm – 3pm **NEW TIME**
All ages welcome. Drop in, no need to book (unless otherwise stated below)
Crafts cost £2 (unless otherwise stated below)
For more information, please call 01698 274 590.
Upcoming sessions:
September Weekend Activities
Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Monday 29 September
1-2.30pm
This September holiday weekend come and look at some of our paintings in the museum. Learn about different styles and techniques of some Scottish artists, try some mindfulness techniques and be inspired create your own art to take home. This is an informal art workshop for all the family to take part in together. No experience required, All materials provided.
Suitable for aged 5 +
£15 Family ticket
NB: Please book one ticket which allows up to 4 participants. At least one participant must be over 18.
Plus daily drop-in arts and crafts in the gallery – £2 (Make an Autumn wreath)
October Week Activities
Monday 13 – Friday 17 October
Mon 13- Halloween story time, drop-in sessions at 1pm & 2pm (All ages welcome)- Free
Tue 14- Halloween Arts & Crafts, 12.30-2.30pm – Make a Halloween door hanger – £1.00
Wed 15- Halloween arts & Crafts, 12.30-2.30pm – Paint a spooky ceramic – £3.50
Thu 16- Halloween arts & Crafts, 12.30-2.30pm – Halloween Printmaking – £3.00
Friday 17 – Family Movie, 1pm – The Adams Family Movie 1991 (PG)
All activities are drop-in, no need to book
Magic School Halloween Crafts
Saturday 18th October
Session Times: 1- 2.15pm & 2.30- 3.45pm
Join magic school to make a bath bomb potion and a magic wand.
£5 per child. Suitable for age 5+
All children should be accompanied by an adult
Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday 25 October
12-3pm
Take a guided walk through our tower and discover some local ghost stories and superstitions as you go. Make a Halloween craft and meet the ghostbusters! There will be a Halloween cake stall also.
Guided tours – free | Book on the day
Crafts and activities – £1 each
Cake stall – various prices
Heritage Socials
Heritage SocialsNew programme for 2025 available now.
FREE
Monthly social events.
A short informal talk, tour or film with a chance to reminisce, socialise and find out more about our local heritage.
Join us every month or just for the subjects that interest you.
Refreshments provided.
Bookbug
BookbugStories, rhymes and songs for pre-schoolers.
Monday Bookbug sessions run every Monday (except during school holidays) at 1.45pm.
Call North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre on 01698 274 590 for more information.