Museum

CANAL MUSEUM

Open Friday 6th April to Sunday 30th September Saturdays & Sundays. Also weekdays 1st July to 17th August 2011
Easter Monday and Bank Holidays
1.30 to 5pm

For more information, contact: Linlithgow Union Canal Society, Manse Road Basin, Linlithgow

The Canal Museum is housed in a former canal stable and exhibits records, photographs and artefacts associated mainly with the Union Canal. It has recently gone extensive refurbishment to create more space for visitors.

The display covers the development of the British canal system and explains why and how the canal was built, the water supply, the canal at work, important dates in its history and the wildlife to be found in, on and around the canal.

The Museum has its own web site click here to open it

There is an audio-visual programme and a sales stall. The Canal Museum can be opened for parties at other times, by prior arrangement for a charge of £5.00.

The museum and toilets, are all adapted for the use of wheelchairs. There is a small picnic area and ample outdoor seating is provided for visitors to use. Car parking space at the Canal Basin is restricted and there are two designated disabled spaces Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 6AJ. Tel: 01506 671215 (Answering Machine)