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Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

National Museum of Rural Life

Explore life in the countryside at a historic working farm and museum

Planning your visit

The National Museum of Rural Life is operated by National Museums Scotland.

For bookings, a museum map and more information to help plan your day, please visit the National Museums Scotland website.

Please note that the National Museum of Rural Life is not part of the Young Scot £1 entry offer.

Facilities & access

All recognised assistance dogs are admitted.

For accessibility details, including descriptions of the site’s outdoor paths and terrain, please visit the National Museums Scotland website.

We have an ongoing programme of accessible content development. Detailed accessibility guides for the most visited Trust places are available on our Accessibility pages as well as links to useful resources.

We’d love you to visit the Euan’s Guide website to review the accessibility of Trust places and tell us (and others) what’s good and where we need to do better.

3G/4G coverage
Accessible parking
  • Parking is free, with designated spaces for visitors with disabilities.
  • Parking is available at the museum building, and there is a drop-off point at the farm.
Accessible toilet

Adapted toilets are available.

Baby changing
Buggy access
  • The farm, museum building, café and shop are accessible to pushchairs.
  • For accessibility details, including descriptions of the site’s outdoor paths and terrain, please visit the National Museums Scotland website.
Café

Round off your visit with a stop at the museum’s Shielings Café, serving up home baking, hot and cold dishes, children’s meals and freshly brewed teas and coffees.

Children’s activities

Family-friendly trails and quiz sheets are available at the ticket desk to help children explore the site.

Coach parking
Hearing loop

There’s an induction loop in the theatre.

Highchair
Parking

Parking is free for members of the National Trust for Scotland.

Picnics

With picnic tables and plenty of wide-open space, our outdoor picnic area is the perfect place to take a break.

Play area

Visitors can enjoy an outdoor picnic area and playground with swings, slides and a stationary ride-on tractor.

Self-guided trail

A walk from the museum to the farm takes about 10 minutes on paths overlooking the fields and hedgerows. Family-friendly trails are also available at the ticket desk.

Shop
Toilet
Walks
Wheelchair access
  • The farm, museum building, café and shop are accessible to wheelchairs.
  • For accessibility details, including descriptions of the site’s outdoor paths and terrain, please visit the National Museums Scotland website.

Opening times

Museum

Advance online booking is recommended. Please note the museum is closed on 25 & 26 Dec, and 1 Jan.

Current period 2 Jan–31 Dec, daily, 10.00–17.00

Entry prices

Museum
Adult
£10.00
Concession
£9.00
Child (under 5s free)
£7.00

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At all Trust places, admission is free for members.

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