We expect the site to be very busy on the days we have events on. For a stress free visit, please plan to park elsewhere. We have limited disabled parking on site. Nearby parking can be found at the Time Capsule (ML5 1DL). Public transport can be found at Traveline Scotland.
No dogs (except registered assistance dogs) are permitted on site.
Entry is free, with small charges for some activities.
Music in the Museum
Music in the MuseumMonday 20 May, Friday 14 June
Introducing an exciting new programme of events at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life called Music in the Museum. Join us for these monthly events which invite you to experience new musical opportunities in the unique surroundings of Scotland’s noisiest museum!
May Weekend Activities
Friday 24 – Monday 27 May
More information coming soon.
Model Rail Show
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 June
More information coming soon.
Local model railway groups interested in displaying at this event should call the museum on 01236 638460 or email museums@northlan.gov.uk.
School Holiday Activities
Wednesday 26 June – Wednesday 14 August
More information coming soon.
Travelling Gallery Exhibition
Travelling Gallery ExhibitionTuesday 9 July, 10am – 4pm
Where We Stand
Scotland’s community ownership journey over the last 100 years… and where we go next
The exhibition tells the stories and achievements of the pioneers of community ownership, a movement that has transformed Scotland.
Travelling Gallery will be exhibiting contemporary artwork, including sculpture and film, by Virginia Hutchison, Richard Bracken and Colin Tennant & Saskia Coulson; and new commissions by Francia Boakye, Kate O’Shea, and Emma Duncan, Jan Little & Helen Walsh.
The new commissions are being realised by North Edinburgh Arts; Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust, Govanhill Baths Community Trust and Bothy Project; and Langholm Initiative & Creation Mill, with funding from Creative Scotland.
Where We Stand is a partnership between Travelling Gallery and Community Land Scotland, as part of the 100 Years of Community Ownership project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund
The exhibition and tour are supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Creative Scotland. New commissions are being realised by North Edinburgh Arts; Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust, Govanhill Baths Community Trust and Bothy Project; and Langholm Initiative & Creation Mill.
Fair Monday
Monday 15 July
More information coming soon.
Playday 2024
Wednesday 7 August
More information coming soon.
Steam Fair
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 August
More information coming soon.
Celebrate Summerlee Museum
Monday 12 August
More information coming soon.
Speedway Day
Saturday 14 September, 10am – 3.30pm
Join us for a jam-packed day celebrating speedway racing. See vintage and modern speedway bikes, as well as a memorabilia exhibition including scarves, badges and race jackets. We’ll also be showing classic races on the big screen.
Meccano Society
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September
More information coming soon.
Doors Open Weekend
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September
Join us for free behind the scenes tours of the museum stores – suitable for families.
Other drop in activities will be available too.
More information available soon.
September Weekend Activities
Friday 27 – Monday 30 September
More information coming soon.
BrickM8 LEGO Weekend
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 October
More information coming soon.
October School Holiday Activities
Saturday 12 – Sunday 20 October
More information coming soon.
Christmas at Summerlee Museum
Sunday 1 – Tuesday 24 December
More information coming soon.
Bookbug
Every Friday, 10.30am
Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to give them the best start in life.
Join us for weekly Bookbug sessions at 10.30am every Friday.
These are drop-in sessions so there’s no need to book in advance. However, capacity is limited and to ensure Bookbug is a fun and safe experience for everyone who comes along, we will need to shut the door once the room reaches its maximum capacity.
Please note: There will be no Bookbug session on Friday 31st May.
Summerlee Museum ESOL Conversational Café
Every second Saturday, 10am – 12pm
Come along for good conversation and activities to help improve your English. If you have children, they are welcome to come along with you.
Tea and coffee provided.
English speakers are encouraged to come along to help with conversation too.
Ми вітаємо Українці у Північному Ланаркшіре.
Call us on 01236 638460 for more information.
Summerlee Photomedia Studio
North Lanarkshire’s Arts & You team offer weekly classes for adults and children of all abilities in photography, film-making, animation and more at Summerlee Photomedia Studio.
Applebox Film Club, Saturdays, 11am – 1pm, suitable for 8 – 13 years
LEGO Animation Club, Mondays, 4pm – 5pm, suitable for 8 – 12 years
Adult All Ability Photography, Wednesdays, 1pm – 2.30pm & 2.15pm – 3.45pm, suitable for 16 years+
Local Photo Walks, every second Wednesday, 10.30am – 12pm, suitable for 16 years+
Fluidhead Film Club, Fridays, 2pm – 4pm, suitable for 15 years+
Tom Gates Mega Museum Challenge
Tom Gates Mega Museum ChallengeBring your family museum trip to life for free with the Tom Gates Mega Museum Challenge activity pack from Scholastic and Kids in Museums. Kids can go on their very own adventure by seeing if they can ‘Spot Ten Random Things’ from the activity sheet at the museum – from the biggest thing to the grossest! Try out some top drawing tips and tricks then take part in a Doodle Challenge.
Visit the Kids In Museums website to download now.
Hear the Mighty Compton Cinema Organ
Live music on the Compton Cinema Organ
FREE
Hear the mighty Compton Cinema Organ played by multi-award winning musician Aaron Hawthorn. The power of the organ means you can listen while enjoying lunch in the café.
Please note, these are promenade performances, not seated.