North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
The North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is a free family visitor attraction located in Motherwell which is seen as the main repository for archives and modern records for the whole of North Lanarkshire!
About North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
| North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre High Road, Motherwell ML1 3HU | |
| 01698274590 | |
| North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre Website | |
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The centre has a variety of exhibits that explore the history of North Lanarkshire, from its earliest days to the present. There is a special focus on the industrial heritage of the area, with exhibits on coal mining, steelmaking, and textiles. The centre also has a gallery that hosts temporary exhibitions on a variety of topics.
The centre is also home to the archives and local history research room, which is open to visitors who wish to research their local or personal history through our reference, media and archive collections. Microfilm, microfiche readers and PCs are also available for use.
There is a fifth-floor viewing tower, a distinctive feature of the local landscape, from which visitors can see right up and down the Clyde Valley, over to the Campsie Fells and even to Ben Lomond - if the weather permits!
The North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is a great place to learn about the history of the area and its people. It is also a fun and educational place to visit for families.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.
Upcoming Events at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!
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In The Mood Singalong
Come along to North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre for a good old fashioned singalong with songs from the 50s and 60s, and some old scots favourites!
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Strange Horizons - Millie Frood
This exhibition brings together a collection of Millie Frood's work as well as oral history and objects from her life as an artist in Motherwell and beyond!
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Glitz and Glamour The Golden Age of Cinema in Scotland
This colourful exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre showcases artefacts from Scotland's largest cinema collection!
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