_3122 Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life "<p>Summerlee, the museum of Scottish Industrial Life, reopened in September 2008 following a major \u00a310 million redevelopment.<\/p><p>The main exhibition hall was completely stripped out and refitted and the new hall now provides a modern and environmentally sustainable setting for some of Scotland's most important displays of social and industrial history, including many 'star' items from the collection unseen by the public.<\/p><p>Much of the Museum\u2019s collection of industrial machinery is in working condition and the interactive displays gives 'hands on' experience, allowing visitors to explore their industrial heritage in a new and exciting way.<\/p><p>Museum is open from 10am-5pm with Doors Open Days activities as follows:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Curator Led Tours of the Industrial History Store<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Join the Industrial History Curator for a fascinating behind the scenes tour of the newly refurbished museum store. See objects and learn more about the story of industrial Lanarkshire.<\/p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">11am - 12 noon; 1pm - 2pm<\/p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Free. Booking recommended. Please call 01236 856150.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Sea Hames by Oceanallover<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Sea Hames is an immersive performance piece by the acclaimed Oceanallover and is a visceral and poetic response to the mythology and iconography of horses. It will take place around Summerlee Museum and is suitable for families.<\/p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Free. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear.<\/p><p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="http:\/\/www.oceanallover.co.uk\/">http:\/\/www.oceanallover.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p><ul><li>Tours of the tramp depot from 2pm-5pm<\/li><li>Mine tours from 1pm-4pm, \u00a31.10 for adults\/ 65p for children (no disabled access)<\/li><li>Heritage tram rides from 10am\u20134:30pm, all day tickets \u00a31.65 for adults\/ 85p for children.<\/li><li>Exhibition hall with displays and interactives telling the story of industry.<\/li><li>See the Vulcan exhibition, housed within a replica of Scotland\u2019s first iron hulled boat, sited on the Gartsherrie cut of James Watt\u2019s Monkland canal.<\/li><li>Visit the Miners\u2019 row with houses and gardens showing life from 1840s to the 1980s and also an old fashioned sweetie shop for a soor ploom or a lollipop.<\/li><li>Large play area, picnic area, and outdoor walks.<\/li><li>Caf\u00e9 serving hot and cold food and refreshments from 10am-4:30pm.<\/li><li>Accessible WCs, baby change and gift shop.<\/li><li>Numerous outdoor exhibits including a sawmill, wood drying shed, engines, locomotives and much more!<\/li><\/ul><p>Accessible parking. 10 minutes from Coatbridge Sunnyside railway station or 5 minutes from Coatbridge Central.<\/p>" Organization "<p>Summerlee, the museum of Scottish Industrial Life, reopened in September 2008 following a major \u00a310 million redevelopment.<\/p><p>The main exhibition hall was completely stripped out and refitted and the new hall now provides a modern and environmentally sustainable setting for some of Scotland's most important displays of social and industrial history, including many 'star' items from the collection unseen by the public.<\/p><p>Much of the Museum\u2019s collection of industrial machinery is in working condition and the interactive displays gives 'hands on' experience, allowing visitors to explore their industrial heritage in a new and exciting way.<\/p><p>Museum is open from 10am-5pm with Doors Open Days activities as follows:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Curator Led Tours of the Industrial History Store<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Join the Industrial History Curator for a fascinating behind the scenes tour of the newly refurbished museum store. See objects and learn more about the story of industrial Lanarkshire.<\/p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">11am - 12 noon; 1pm - 2pm<\/p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Free. Booking recommended. Please call 01236 856150.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Sea Hames by Oceanallover<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Sea Hames is an immersive performance piece by the acclaimed Oceanallover and is a visceral and poetic response to the mythology and iconography of horses. It will take place around Summerlee Museum and is suitable for families.<\/p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Free. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear.<\/p><p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="http:\/\/www.oceanallover.co.uk\/">http:\/\/www.oceanallover.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p><ul><li>Tours of the tramp depot from 2pm-5pm<\/li><li>Mine tours from 1pm-4pm, \u00a31.10 for adults\/ 65p for children (no disabled access)<\/li><li>Heritage tram rides from 10am\u20134:30pm, all day tickets \u00a31.65 for adults\/ 85p for children.<\/li><li>Exhibition hall with displays and interactives telling the story of industry.<\/li><li>See the Vulcan exhibition, housed within a replica of Scotland\u2019s first iron hulled boat, sited on the Gartsherrie cut of James Watt\u2019s Monkland canal.<\/li><li>Visit the Miners\u2019 row with houses and gardens showing life from 1840s to the 1980s and also an old fashioned sweetie shop for a soor ploom or a lollipop.<\/li><li>Large play area, picnic area, and outdoor walks.<\/li><li>Caf\u00e9 serving hot and cold food and refreshments from 10am-4:30pm.<\/li><li>Accessible WCs, baby change and gift shop.<\/li><li>Numerous outdoor exhibits including a sawmill, wood drying shed, engines, locomotives and much more!<\/li><\/ul><p>Accessible parking. 10 minutes from Coatbridge Sunnyside railway station or 5 minutes from Coatbridge Central.<\/p>" 55.86533 -4.031789