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Explore life in the countryside at our five-star museum, farmhouse and historic working farm.
8 Feb - 9 Feb 2020
Bring your family for a weekend of willow crafts, storytelling, and traditional music.
Find out moreFind out how to make the most of your visit to the National Museum of Rural Life.
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Philipshill Road,
East Kilbride,
G76 9HR
Tel: 0300 123 6789
Pay once and visit all year with the Annual Pass
Adult £8
Concession £7*
Child (5–15) £5.50 (under 5s free)
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £23
Open daily 10:00–17:00
Closed 25, 26 December and 1 January
2 Feb 2020
Help us bring in this year's crop and find out what willow is used for.
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Your tickets to the museum are valid for unlimited visits for 12 months.
From newborn lambs and calves to harvesting and haymaking – there are plenty of reasons to come back again and again.
In the museum, learn about the land, people and ways of working that have shaped Scotland's rural history, and discover Scotland's largest collection of tractors, combine harvesters and other farming machinery.
The Wester Kittochside Farm at National Museum of Rural Life was owned and run by the Reid family for more than 400 years. The tenth and last Laird of Wester Kittochside left the farm to the National Trust for Scotland and it is now run in partnership with National Museums Scotland.
The Reid FamilyYour farming adventure starts here! Check out our suggestions for family fun.
Top 10 activities to try with kidsWe take pride in maintaining the highest standards to make your visit as rewarding as possible.
The Farm Explorer transport to the farm will be unavailable from Mon 6 - Mon 27 January due to refurbishment. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
