Housed in a stunning modern building at the top of Hamilton Road, just opposite the station, Motherwell Heritage Centre features Technopolis, an award-winning interactive experience on the area’s past from the Romans to the great days of heavy industry. The heyday of the area’s traditional industries such as mining, railways and steel production are brought to life through the foundry and street scenes, while the domestic life and living conditions are re-created through talking figures and interactive interpretation.

A ground-floor gallery shows a variety of exhibitions, both from the council’s own collections and from those on national and UK tours.

The centre is also home to the local studies and family history research room which is open to visitors who wish to research their local or personal history through various reference media. Microfilm, microfiche readers and PCs are available for use.

There is also 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!

Craft activities and events for families are run over most weekends and school holidays. Look out for our special bank holiday ‘fun days’ too ! Please contact the centre for up-to-date information or check out the Events page of our website.

The museum is a VisitScotland four star visitor attraction.

Admission free.
Opening hours:
Wednesday – Saturday from 10am to 5pm (open until 7pm on Thursdays). Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Sundays from 12pm – 5 pm
Open throughout the year, apart from 25 & 26 December and 1 & 2 January.

Our Collection

Motherwell Heritage Centre

1 High Road
Motherwell
North Lanarkshire
ML1 3HU

Tel: 01698 251000
Fax: 01698 268867

Email:
museums@northlan.gov.uk

For more information visit:
http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/...