Two curators looking at a row of farming equipment hanging on the wall of the Tools gallery at the National Museum of Rural Life.
National Museum of Rural Life

See and do

Book tickets

Explore life in the countryside at our five-star museum, farmhouse and historic working farm.

  • A family read a label in the tractor store at the National Musuem of Rural Life.

    Inside the museum

    Find out what there is to see and do inside the museum.
  • A herd of cows walking across a tarmac surface on a farm.

    Farm and farmhouse

    Our working farm is home to a variety of animals, from cattle to horses. Visit the Georgian farmhouse, with rooms as they would have been in the 1950s.
  • A family walking through the countryside in East Kilbride.

    Countryside and grounds

    Explore the countryside and follow the paths to the working farm overlooking fields and hedgerows.
  • Two children standing underneath a bird sculpture made of willow.

    Museum trails

    Pick up a trail to explore the museum site. Our trails are a great addition for a family visit!

  • Eating and drinking

    Don’t forget to round off your visit with a stop at our café, the perfect place for some good old-fashioned home baking.

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  • A highland cow sitting in a grassy field with a flock of sheep in the distance.

    Plan your visit

    Find out everything you need to know about visiting the National Museum of Rural Life.
  • A group of school children on a farm lean over a fence to talk to a farmer.

    School visits

    The farm, agriculture, traditional farming, food chains, rural life and Scottish History – whatever your topic, come on a visit to find out more.
  • A signpost that reads 'To the farm'. In the distance is a tractor pulling a trailor of people.

    Accessibility

    Full access information is available to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all.