South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

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In addition to our core displays and changing temporary exhibitions, we offer many activities and events within Low Parks Museum.

Exhibitions

Free entry, open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm.

Events

Chopin's Scotland

24 October
7:30pm
Free, but tickets to be pre-booked

Chopin’s Scotland, as part of the Jane Stirling Project, is a tribute to Frédéric Chopin’s pupil and friend. It tells the story of the Great Romantic and the Dunblane-born Jane Stirling – the story that began in Scotland in 1848 and has rested dormant ever since, for nearly two centuries.

During the event, you will have an opportunity to listen to a variety of Chopin's compositions performed by the inimitable Anna Dębowska. Combined with readings from Chopin's letters, they offer a musical voyage in time back to 1848, when Caledonian soil hosted the dying Chopin, impoverished by his declining lot, enriched by numerous tokens of hospitality and genuine friendship. Contextualized by Marcin Jaroszek's narration, Chopin’s Scotland spins a story of love, devotion, disillusionment and unconditional respect for this somewhat whimsical Romantic genius. It tells the story of Jane Wilhelmina Stirling, who gave so much and received so little in return. It tells a story that has so undeservedly fallen into oblivion – a story that will now unfold... 

Entry is free, but tickets should be pre-booked via the online box office.

SL Harmonics Christmas Concert

11 December
7:30pm
£8.50 / £7.50 concession (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Launching Low Parks Museum festive programme is our annual Christmas Concert courtesy of SL Harmonics. With choral and solo performances, the specially selected programme of modern and classical vocal pieces is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. With suitably seasonal refreshments offered as part of the ticket price, it's a delightful way to welcome in the most wonderful time of the year! 

Available to book online or by calling The Town House Hamilton on 01698 452299.

Activities

Lego Club

Join us for bespoke building and creative construction between 10:30am-12:30pm on the first and third Saturdays of each month between February and October.

Whether our budding builders follow our changing weekly theme or create their own construction, we offer each participant the opportunity to showcase their brilliant builds between sessions in our special display cases in the museum’s reception area.

Only £3.90 per session, please book at reception as spaces are limited.

ACE discount available, please ask at reception.

Heritage Trail

A walking and cycling route between two of South Lanarkshire’s most prestigious historic buildings enhanced to provide an opportunity for everyone to enjoy and engage with their local heritage and landscape, while benefitting their health and wellbeing.

The app called "Chatelherault to Low Parks Heritage Trail" (a free download from Google Play or the App Store, depending on your device) details and tracks your route while providing heritage content along the way. Learn key facts about the landscape’s history and enjoy archive images and historic footage to enhance your experience.

Finish off with a leisurely wander around the museum, a browse in the shop or visit the café for a spot of something lovely! This route can be reversed, Chatelherault’s shop and café are also well worth a visit!

The project has been funded by Smarter Choices, Smarter Places – Paths for All’s grant scheme to support behavioural change initiatives to improve people’s lives.

Mausoleum tours

When conditions permit, we offer entertaining and very informative tours of Hamilton Mausoleum.