Low Parks Museum

The family-friendly Low Parks Museum traces South Lanarkshire's history: early settlements: Hamilton Palace and the Royal Burghs; design, industry and technology, agriculture and working the land.

About Low Parks Museum

	Low Parks Museum 129 Muir Street, Hamilton ML3 6BJ
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The museum complex is housed in two historic buildings of national importance, both originally associated with the Dukes of Hamilton.

The first of these buildings is Portland, built in 1696 as the private home of David Crawford, secretary and lawyer to the 3rd Duke and Duchess of Hamilton. The other historic building is the former Palace Riding School, built in 1837 by Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton.

These buildings provide an attractive and appropriate setting for a fascinating museum tracing the local history of South Lanarkshire, with displays relating to Hamilton Palace; early settlement; working life, including agriculture, weaving, and coalmining; and also the history of the local regiment, the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

With our Mezzanine cafe and activities for children throughout the galleries, there is plenty for everyone to see and do.

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Upcoming Events at Low Parks Museum

Family and Kids

Low Parks LEGO Club

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 18th October 2025

Low Parks Museum, Hamilton

Kids of all ages & abilities are invited along to Low Parks Museum for their friendly & creative Lego Club, fortnightly on Saturdays!

Tour

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Low Parks Museum, Hamilton

Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.

Christmas

SL Harmonics Christmas Concert

11th December 2025

Low Parks Museum, Hamilton

Launching Low Parks Museum's festivities is the annual Christmas Concert courtesy of SL Harmonics... an evening of choral entertainment with something for everyone!

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Hamilton Park Racecourse

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New Lanark World Heritage Site

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M&Ds Scotlands Theme Park

M&Ds Scotlands Theme Park Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell ML1 3RT

M&D's is Scotland's premiere theme park featuring a huge range of rides, attractions, restaurants, indoor and outdoor activities – book tickets today!

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