David Livingstone Birthplace

The David Livingstone Birthplace celebrates the birthplace and legacy of Dr David Livingstone in Blantyre and across Africa!

About David Livingstone Birthplace

	165 Station Road, Blantyre G72 9BY
	01416471428
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There are storeys of stories about David Livingstone, the famous Scottish explorer and missionary, in this birthplace museum of his life and work. Housed in Shuttle Row, a tenement which the Livingstones shared with 23 other families, this historic attraction is packed with items relating to his explorations in Africa. These include journals, letters and navigational equipment, as well as dioramas of significant events in his travels. It also gives a fascinating insight into the living and working conditions of 19th-century Scotland.

Set along the banks of the River Clyde and surrounded by stunning park land, the Birthplace museum invites you to follow Livingstone’s journey from Blantyre to Africa through our new interactive exhibition.

Children are encouraged to 'set sail' on our wonderful playground, inspired by Livingstone’s own voyages, and explore the grounds using our trails.

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Upcoming Events at David Livingstone Birthplace

Health and Wellbeing

Feel Good Friday Yoga

Selected dates between 14th March 2025 - 30th May 2025

David Livingstone Birthplace, Blantyre

Mark the end of the week with Nicki at David Livingstone Birthplace for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind.

Arts and Crafts

Adult Handcrafts

Selected dates between 18th March 2025 - 27th May 2025

David Livingstone Birthplace, Blantyre

Join the David Livingstone Birthplace on Tuesdays and take part in a range of adult handcrafts including sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts, painting, yarn art, collage work and more!

Family and Kids

Kids Pasta Making Workshop

Selected dates between 24th April 2025 - 15th May 2025

David Livingstone Birthplace, Blantyre

Whether they're future chefs or just curious eaters, this Kids Pasta Making Workshop at David Livingstone Birthplace is packed with creativity, skill-building, and tasty bites!

Health and Wellbeing

Chair Yoga for Every Body

Selected dates between 2nd May 2025 - 30th May 2025

David Livingstone Birthplace, Blantyre

Join Nicki from Superstar Yoga for some gentle Chair Yoga, suitable for all, at David Livingstone Birthplace on Friday afternoons in May!

Health and Wellbeing

Meditation Class

Selected dates between 7th May 2025 - 2nd July 2025

David Livingstone Birthplace, Blantyre

The Meditation on Twin Hearts is a guided meditation which helps to flush out negative thoughts and emotions that congest our mind and body every day.

Talks and Lectures

In Livingstone’s Footsteps: A Discussion with the Author, Ben de Ponti

14th May 2025

David Livingstone Birthplace, Blantyre

Join author of In Livingstone's Footsteps: Through The Heart Of Malawi, Ben de Ponti for this special talk and Q&A at David Livingstone Birthplace on Wednesday 14th May.

Family and Kids

Bounce In The Park

23rd May 2025 - 26th May 2025

David Livingstone Birthplace, Blantyre

Bounce In The Park, Scotland's newest Inflatable Theme Park, is coming to the David Livingston Centre for four days between Friday 23rd and Monday 26th May!

Shopping

Wylde Thistle Spring Artisan Market

25th May 2025

David Livingstone Birthplace, Blantyre

Enjoy a sunny Sunday at Wylde Thistle Events' Spring Artisan Market at the beautiful David Livingstone Birthplace museum!

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