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‘Doors Open Days’ 5th & 6th September 2026
‘Doors Open Days’ 5th and 6th September, 2026 We are supporting Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old. https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk We are offering free entry to…
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The Ghost Hunt is Afoot!
The Ghost Hunt is Afoot! Mostly Ghostly, in partnership with the Museum of Lead Mining. The ghost hunt goes underground in Wanlockhead….. Saturday, 22nd August 2026 at 8pmFor the first…
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Extended opening hours over Spring Bank Holiday weekend, including Bank Holiday Monday.
The museum has extended its opening times over the Spring May Bank Holiday weekend and is also open on the Bank Holiday Monday. We are open to welcome you between…
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‘Books Open Days!’
To celebrate the 270th Anniversary of the Wanlockhead Miners’ Subscription Library, the Museum of Lead Mining, Wanlockhead invites you to – ‘Books Open – for you to read and enjoy’…
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Extended Easter Opening Hours, Including Monday 6th April
We are open between 10am and 4pm on Friday 3rd April, Saturday 4th April, Sunday 5th April and Monday 6th April.
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September Opening Hours Change
Please note our opening hours change on 1st September, 2025. We will be open Wednesday to Sunday, between 11am and 3pm until 28th September, 2025. We look forward to welcoming…
