Museums - general information

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West Lothian Council Museums Service

  • See below for details or our community museums or to download our leaflet.
  • To find out what is currently on display visit our events and exhibitions page.
  • Find out about our other services by visiting our Museums page.
  • For details of other museums in West Lothian click on one of the links on the right

Armadale Museum Display

See the temporary exhibitions in our display case during the opening hours of Armadale Library . The case is also used by community groups by arrangement. Please visit our Museums homepage  for further details.

Blackridge Community Museum

Visit the museum to see our display about coaching and other aspects of village history. We also show two temporary exhibitions each year. The museum is inside Blackridge Library and shares the same opening times. Visits at other times can be arranged by contacting the Museums Service .

Broxburn Community Museum

Visit the museum between October and March to see and hear stories of old Uphall and Broxburn in our "Strathbrock Stories" display. We show two temporary exhibitions during the rest of the year. The museum is in Broxburn Library and is open at the same times.

Linlithgow Community Display

See the temporary exhibitions in our display case during the opening hours of Linlithgow Library . The case is also used by community groups by arrangement.. Please contact the Museums Service  for further details.

Whitburn Community Museum

Visit the museum to see our display about mining, Levi's factory and other aspects of village history. We also show two temporary exhibitions each year. The museum is inside Whitburn Library and shares the same opening times. 

Please note that the Levi's factory display will be temporarily removed from 2nd October to allow emergency maintenance work to take place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click a question to see the answer.

Can the Museum give a valuation of an object for me?

No. If you want to get a valuation on a painting or other work of art, please contact an art dealer or an auctioneer. You can find these in the Yellow Pages.

Do staff at museums and galleries give talks to schools and other groups?

Museum staff are pleased to give talks about their services and collections. It is advisable to contact the curator to arrange specific dates and topics.

How can I donate something to a museum?

Please contact the Curator at the museum to discuss the object's suitability.

How much is entry into the museums?

It costs nothing to visit one of West Lothian Council's museums, but other museums in the area may charge an admission fee.

Why isn't the object I donated to the museum on display?

All objects are on display for a limited period of time to conserve and protect them for future generations. Many items would deteriorate if they were on continuous display and so to preserve your donation we do not continually display it.