North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre Summer 2025

 

The Museum is open from 12 to 4pm Monday to Saturday

Visitors have FREE ENTRY to our exhibitions, tower and back garden play area.

Children should always be accompanied by an adult.

 

Glasgow Science Centre – Castle Rock Show

Wednesday 30th July

Shows at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm (sessions are approx. 30 mins)

Delve into the science and engineering that underpin our amazing castles. This fun, interactive science show will bring castles to life, from their construction to destruction and how we preserve the castles that remain.

Individual Tickets- £3.50 pp

Age 3+

Family ticket- £12.00 (admits 4)

Places are limited please book online

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Zoolab Animal Encounter

Friday 8th August

1.30-2.30pm

A chance to meet and handle a variety of different creatures and insect while you learn about their habits and features.

£6.00pp

Age 2+

SOLD OUT

 

 

Toddler Time

Monday 4th August

Session Times: 12.30-1.15pm & 1.45-2.30pm

Animal themed stories, songs and a craft for pre-school children and their carers.

£3.00 per child

Places are limited please book online

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Family Silent Disco

Friday 18th & Monday 28th July

Session Times: 1-2pm (age 3-6)  2.30-3.30pm (age 6+)

Come and enjoy an afternoon boogie for all the family. We have a choice of two playlists- one for the kids, and a 1990s one for the grown-ups. A glitter tattoo and glow stick are included in the price.   (Please book for your age category where possible.)

£5.00pp

Age 3+

Places are limited please book online

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Meet the Romans

Monday 21st July

1.00-2.15pm

What did the Romans ever do for us? Find out about some important Roman inventions; learn what it was like to be a Roman soldier in Scotland and try on some replica armour. Everyone will make a Roman pot to take home.

£5.00 per child

Age 5+

Places are limited please book online

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Magic School Arts & Crafts

Saturday 19th July

Session Times: 1.00-2.15 pm & 2.30- 3.45pm

Make a wizard broom stick and magic wand

£5.00 per child

Age 7+

Places are limited please book online

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Lego Stairs Challenge

Friday 1st & Sat 2nd August

Session Times:  12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm

We give you a selection of Lego 4 x 2 blocks and you have 30 minutes to build the tallest most sturdy structure you can.

£3.00 per table (max 3 people per table)

Age 6+

Places are limited please book online

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Toys Through Time

Thursday 17th July & Saturday 2nd Aug

12.30-2.30pm

A chance to try a selection of traditional toys and games including some 1990s classics: we’ve got girds n cleeks, skipping ropes, space hoppers and more.

FREE

All ages welcome

Drop-in, no need to book

 

1990s Family Movies

An informal family film screening featuring movies from the 1990s. Bring along your own snack or buy some popcorn in the museum shop.

Friday 25th July -Matilda (PG)

1pm

All ages welcome

Free

Drop-in, no need to book

 

Heritage Washday

Friday 1st August

12.30-2.30pm

Rub a dub dub; come and try a traditional washday using an old-fashioned mangle and washboard.

Free

All ages welcome

Drop-in No need to book

 

Museum Arts & Crafts

Various dates and activities

12.30-2.30pm

Cost from £1.00-£5.00

All ages welcome

Drop-in, no need to book

 

Wed 16th July- Woolly weaving- £2.00

Tue 22nd July-    Paint a ceramic money box £2.00- £4.00 depending on size

Wed 23rd July- Clay modelling- £2.00

Sat 26th July- Make a 1990s spirograph design- £2.00

Tue 29th July-     Sand art postcards- £2.00

Wed 30th July- Decorate a mini dragon suncatcher- £1.00

Thu 31st July- Paint a mini canvas- £2.00

Tue 5th August – Easy printmaking -£3.00

Wed 6th August- Decorate a mini photo frame- £2.00

Thu 7th August- Pot luck crafts- £2.00

Fri 8th August- Wooden sneaky snake- £3.00

Sat 9th August- Make a 1990s neon sign- £2.00