The Bennie Museum, Bathgate
The Bennie Museum opened in 1989 as a museum of Bathgate's history and life. It is run entirely by volunteers under the management of a Charitable Trust. It has full registered status under the scheme of the former Museums and Galleries Commission, now administered by Re:source, and has been commended by the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions. More information is available from the Secretary.
Address: 9-11 Mansefield Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 4HU
Tel.: 01506-634944
Admission is free and the museum is open almost every day of the year, 10am - 4pm (April to September) and 11am -3.30pm (October to March). Special openings can be arranged for
parties booking in advance.
Special exhibitions are mounted on a regular basis, covering subjects as diverse as the annual Newlands Day Procession, local anniversaries, and subjects of general interest, such as toys.
The museum organises public lectures on specific subjects twice a year. These are normally held in May and November, in the Regal Theatre, Bathgate. Further details are available by telephoning the museum.
Educational visits are welcome, and can be guided by a qualified teacher.
The Bennie Museum Website is created and maintained by Ian O. Morrison, Curatorial Adviser and Trustee.
This page was last updated on: June 21, 2000
