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Low Parks Museum
Low Parks Museum is a 4-star Visit Scotland attraction situated part of the Duke of Hamilton's former estate. Three historic buildings survive - Portland, built in 1696 for David Crawford, secretary to Duke and Duchess of Hamilton; Hamilton Palace Riding School, built in 1837 by Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton and one of Scotland's most fascinating buildings, Hamilton Mausoleum. The Route 74 heritage walk, beginning at the museum, passes this iconic building before continuing along the Rivers Clyde and Avon to Chatelherault Country Park in the High Parks.
Our family friendly museum traces South Lanarkshire’s history: early settlements; Hamilton Palace and the Royal Burghs; design, industry, technology and agriculture. The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Gallery reflects over 300 years of this unique regiment's story, from Covenanting roots until disbandment in 1968 and beyond. We select objects to highlight South Lanarkshire’s stories and also feature them online.
Try our indoor trails and quizzes for the family - download your copies before you visit. For more What's On information visit our Exhibitions, Events and Activities web page.
Our Mezzanine café is now open, serving sandwiches, soups and tasty snacks and ……entry to Low Parks Museum is FREE.
Contact us for further information. We are Visit Scotland Good to Go! See information regarding Covid-19 arrangements in our Low Parks Museum Reopens news story.
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ACE children's activities
Find out what activities South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are offering for children across South Lanarkshire.
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Buildings
Low Parks Museum is made up of buildings associated with the Dukes of Hamilton. These buildings now house a museum complex, which has been 4 star-rated by Visit Scotland.
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Children's activities
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture offers a vast range of activities for children, from tots to teens.
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Contact details
Contact details and opening hours for Low Parks Museum.
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Curator's Choice
Every three months we display Curators Choice items from our Museum collections in Rutherglen library, Hamilton Central library and Lanark library. All have a connection or story relating to those particular areas.
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Displays
Low Parks museum has gallery displays exploring life in South Lanarkshire and a gallery dedicated to the story of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
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Exhibitions, Events and Activities
In addition to our permanent displays, we have two temporary exhibition galleries which have varying content throughout the year.
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Lifelong Learning
We offer exciting learning opportunities for people of all ages and abilities throughout South Lanarkshire.
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Low Parks Museum venue hire
Low Parks Museum is housed in beautiful and historically significant buildings which were once part of the Duke of Hamilton’s estate.
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Mezzanine Cafe
Why not visit the Low Parks Museum's Mezzanine café for lunch or just coffee and cake.
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South Lanarkshire During Wartime
South Lanarkshire During Wartime, items of local history providing an insight into how local people experienced wartime
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Weddings at Low Parks Museum
Providing a beautiful and romantic setting for your wedding day, the historic Assembly Room at Low Parks Museum, Hamilton, is the ideal venue for your special day.