National Museum of Rural Life

Tripadvisor (377) · Museum in East Kilbride, United Kingdom
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We aim to develop, manage, conserve and interpret the national collections, to ensure their preservation and benefit to the public.

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4.5/5 · 377 reviews
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Oct 13, 2024
A wonderful place in the beautiful Lanarkshire countryside - can’t recommend it highly enough. We got close to calves, hens, pigs and cows… saw the beautiful old farmhouse… and visited Page Park’s st… Full review by Shona M
Feb 27, 2024
What a great place. Full of interesting farming paraphernalia, tractors, mill wheels, ploughs etc. Some video presentations of history of farming in Scotland and Kittochside farm -the family donated … Full review by Joy M
Feb 11, 2024
Had a great visit here, very interesting and lots to see , a visit to the working farm was interesting as well. Nice to see the animals close up. Full review by sectioncommand

Facts

Established:2001

Questions & answers

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How long do you reckon people normally spend here?
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You can quite easily spend at least a couple of hours here - between going around the farm & farmhouse & checking out all the animals, wandering around the exhibits in the …
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You can quite easily spend at least a couple of hours here - between going around the farm & farmhouse & checking out all the animals, wandering around the exhibits in the museum, and having a good look at the well stocked shop.
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Answer by Alison M · Jun 18, 2024
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I am thinking of going with my nephew but it says we need to book a 1 hour slot but i don't think 1 hour is enough?? …
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I am thinking of going with my nephew but it says we need to book a 1 hour slot but i don't think 1 hour is enough?? Can someone clarify if we only have 1 hour there ?
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Fear not. Winter brings lower visitor numbers so quieter. Just book and come along. Staff are great and no one will chase you.
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Answer by Graeme C · Nov 13, 2021
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Can I bring a dog
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Areas outside only for dogs but the whole area has some outside artifacts to see and if your dog is well trained should be able to be left in the car for a short while,maybe going ion …
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Areas outside only for dogs but the whole area has some outside artifacts to see and if your dog is well trained should be able to be left in the car for a short while,maybe going ion and out explain to the attendants.
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Opening Hours Tuesday 4th December
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I'm afraid I don't know but t hey are on thebwebsite
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Are there sheep and goats on the farm?
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They have sheep,chickens, cows, don’t remember goats.
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