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Outside the farmhouse at the National Museum of Rural Life

School visits at the National Museum of Rural Life

Here we answer your questions about visiting the National Museum of Rural Life with your school group.

Is there parking for our bus / minibus?

There is dedicated, free coach parking on-site.

Is there a space to leave our bags and jackets?

There is cloakroom adjoining the Learning Centre.

Where can we eat our lunch?

Lunch can be eaten in the Learning Centre. There is also a separate bookable school lunch room. Please ask us when you book your visit.

You can eat lunch in the picnic field in good weather.

Is the space we will be visiting fully accessible?

The museum is ramped throughout with two lifts, one extra large.

There is a good path network on the lower southern side of the farm.

The tractor trailer site transport has a wheelchair lift.

You can find full information for visitors with disabilities here.

Do you have a risk assessment we can use?

Yes.

Can I take photographs?

Yes (although please don’t use a flash inside the Museum).

Safety guidelines

Our safety guidelines are very important, especially if you are having a farm tour.

There are sinks to wash your hands in the Learning Centre.

You will be sent full safety guidelines with your booking form. Please check these before your visit.

Is there a shop / café?

There is a shop and café on the ground floor of the museum (please ensure there is a ratio of 1 adult to 10 children when in shop).

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Wester Kittochside Philipshill Road, East Kilbride G76 9HR Tel: 0300 123 6789

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Opening times

Daily: 10:00-17:00

To make a booking

Tel: 0131 247 4377
Email: schools@nms.ac.uk

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  • National Museum of Rural Life
  • Self-directed visits 

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