Free to visit, there’s plenty to see and do at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life in Coatbridge.
Take a ride on Scotland’s only working heritage tramway and discover the story of Lanarkshire’s industrial past with interactive exhibits and large-scale machinery. You can visit miners’ row to see the living conditions of the past, or take a tour down the mine. Explore 20 acres of outdoor space and visit the adventure play park.
There’s also a café, traditional sweet shop and gift shop.
This 4-star visitor attraction is open 7 days a week and is free to visit.
What are the top things to do here?
- Exhibition hall with working machinery
- Electric tramway with heritage trams
- Experience underground mine and miners' cottages from 1840 to 1980
- Playpark
How to get here?
- Summerlee is a short walk from the train stations - Coatbridge Central and Coatbridge Sunnyside
- Small amount car parking
What's nearby?
There’s lots to see in Coatbridge. Nearby attractions include:
Read more about Coatbridge.
How much time should I spend here?
A typical visit can be as quick as an hour to a whole day. We recommend allowing half a day to visit here, including time for lunch at the cafe.
What else do you need to know?
Pre-booking your tickets is recommended.
Opening hours
Open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
