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Wednesday 11am - 3pm Thursday 11am - 3pm Friday 11am - 3pm Saturday 11am - 3pm Sunday 11am - 3pm

Museum of Lead Mining, The Visitor Centre, Wanlockhead (2026)

The Museum of Lead Mining in Wanlockhead Village is unique, being the only museum dedicated to lead mining in Scotland.

31/08/2026

LAST DATES FRIDAY, 18th SEPT at 13.00 and SATURDAY 19th SEPT at 11:15 - LIMITED TICKET AVAILABILITY. BOOK ON-LINE

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’
Come and read a book that may have been in our library for 270years! They need to be handled with care, but you can come and have a read!
• Buy a ticket and collect your special ticket from Reception Tickets | Museum of Lead Mining
• Choose two numbers on the ticket
• At the Library, discover which two books match your two numbers
• Two historic books will be issued to you, with ‘How to Handle’ guidance
Books Open sessions will each be strictly limited to 6 readers. Adults only.
Books Open Days are:
Friday, 18th Sept at 13.00 and Saturday 19th September 11:15
You can book tickets on-line or at Reception, always subject to places being available. Cost £10 per person. Tickets | Museum of Lead Mining
For further details, please contact: [email protected]
The museum is currently open 7-days a week, 10am until 4pm.
You can book guided tour tickets on-line or at reception. Gold panning sessions bookable at Reception on arrival.
We look forward to welcoming you.
www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk

28/08/2026

‘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 the Visitor Centre Museum between 11am and 3 pm on both 5th and 6th September. No need to book, but please report to Reception.
Donations are always welcome.
Guided tours can be booked, at the usual price, through the website or at Reception.
We look forward to welcoming you.
www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk

21/08/2026

The Ghost Hunt is Afoot! - Mostly Ghostly, in partnership with the Museum of Lead Mining

The ghost hunt goes underground in Wanlockhead.....

For the first time, Mostly Ghostly will investigate reports from the Miners’ Library and the Museum housing Jenny Miller’s memorial stone, before heading down into Lochnell Mine, deep beneath the village.
Sat 22nd August 8pm til late....
More information and tickets here -
Wanlockhead Lead Mine Ghost Hunt at Museum of Lead Mining event tickets from TicketSource
Age 16 and above, (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult.
If mobility is restricted, please contact the museum for mor details.
Please wear practical footwear.
We look forward to welcoming you.
www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk

19/08/2026

NEXT DATE - FRIDAY 21st AUGUST AT 13.15 - LIMITED TICKET AVAILABILITY. BOOK ON-LINE

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’
Come and read a book that may have been in our library for 270years! They need to be handled with care, but you can come and have a read!
• Buy a ticket and collect your special ticket from Reception Tickets | Museum of Lead Mining
• Choose two numbers on the ticket
• At the Library, discover which two books match your two numbers
• Two historic books will be issued to you, with ‘How to Handle’ guidance
Books Open sessions will each be strictly limited to 6 readers. Adults only.
Books Open Days are:
Friday 21st August at 13.15, Friday, 18th Sept at 13.00 and Saturday 19th September 11:15
You can book tickets on-line or at Reception, always subject to places being available. Cost £10 per person. Tickets | Museum of Lead Mining
For further details, please contact: [email protected]
The museum is currently open 7-days a week, 10am until 4pm.
You can book guided tour tickets on-line or at reception. Gold panning sessions bookable at Reception on arrival.
We look forward to welcoming you.
www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk

17/08/2026

NEXT DATE - FRIDAY 21st AUGUST AT 13.15 - LIMITED TICKET AVAILABILITY. BOOK ON-LINE

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’
Come and read a book that may have been in our library for 270years! They need to be handled with care, but you can come and have a read!
• Buy a ticket and collect your special ticket from Reception Tickets | Museum of Lead Mining
• Choose two numbers on the ticket
• At the Library, discover which two books match your two numbers
• Two historic books will be issued to you, with ‘How to Handle’ guidance
Books Open sessions will each be strictly limited to 6 readers. Adults only.
Books Open Days are:
Friday 21st August at 13.15 , Friday, 18th Sept at 13.00 and Saturday 19th September 11:15
You can book tickets on-line or at Reception, always subject to places being available. Cost £10 per person. Tickets | Museum of Lead Mining
For further details, please contact: [email protected]
The museum is currently open 7-days a week, 10am until 4pm.
You can book guided tour tickets on-line or at reception. Gold panning sessions bookable at Reception on arrival.
We look forward to welcoming you.
www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk

Address

The Visitor Centre
Wanlockhead
ML126UT

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 3pm
Thursday	11am - 3pm
Friday	11am - 3pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

Telephone

+44165974387

Website

https://linktr.ee/museumofleadmining

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