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National Museum of Rural Life
Take in the sights, smells and sounds of a 1950s working farm, complete with dairy cows and sheep, at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride.
About National Museum of Rural Life
| Wester Kittochside Philipshill Road, East Kilbride G76 9HR | |
| 03001236789 | |
| National Museum of Rural Life Website | |
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The nine million pound project comprises a museum and visitor centre, the Georgian farm buildings of Wester Kittochside, the species-rich fields around it and a large events area.
The 50,000 square foot building displays a number of farming artifacts from around Scotland and has included the relocation of artifacts and equipment from an existing museum at Ingliston (Edinburgh) and an operational traditional working farm.
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Upcoming Events at National Museum of Rural Life
Spring Into Easter - CANCELLED
11th April 2020 - 13th April 2020
Enjoy three days of springtime surprises at the National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride this Easter weekend!
Go Wild in Spring - CANCELLED
14th April 2020
Go Wild in the countryside during the spring holidays at National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride!
Go Wild in Spring - CANCELLED
15th April 2020
Go Wild in the countryside during the spring holidays at National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride!
Go Wild in Spring - CANCELLED
16th April 2020
Go Wild in the countryside during the spring holidays at National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride!
Woolly Weekend
30th May 2020 - 31st May 2020
See a shearer at work with Scottish Blackface sheep and enjoy wool-themed family crafts and activities at the Museum of Rural Life's Woolly Weekend!
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