Museums · Central Scotland
Bennie Museum
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Bennie Museum — museum in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bathgate · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Bennie Museum is located in West Lothian, central Scotland, with the postcode EH48 4HU. The nearest railway station is Bathgate, which is 0.8 km away. Entry is free, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.
About
Bennie Museum is a museum in central Scotland. Built or established in 1989, it dates from the modern period. Officially recognised as category C listed building. It sits within the Bathgate and Linlithgow parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area EH48.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 23/01/1989 Local Authority West Lothian Planning Authority West Lothian Burgh Bathgate NGR NS 97376 68962 Coordinates 297376, 668962 — Cottage row, 3 principal building phases, earliest probably late 18th century, latest probably built by mid 19th century; now (1988) being converted to a museum, interior opened out, other alterations to rear. Continuous red pantile roof and slate easing course all renovated circa 1988; ashlar-fronted to street, doors and windows (modern shutters), end stacks only. Cobbled area at rear.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Bennie Museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and life of Bathgate. It features a variety of collections and special exhibitions, and is run entirely by volunteers. The museum also offers educational visits and public lectures throughout the year.
Place summary
Bennie Museum is a modern museum located in central Scotland, EH48. Established in 1989, it is housed in a category C listed building, reflecting its architectural significance. The museum showcases local history and heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9028, -3.6430
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH48 4HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Phone
- 01506-634944
- Established
- 1989
- Nearest railway station
- Bathgate — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–4pm (April to September); 11am–3.30pm (October to March)
- Official site
- www.benniemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17122436 (CC0)
- commons: Bennie Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bennie Museum?
- Bennie Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH48 4HU).
- What is Bennie Museum?
- Bennie Museum — museum in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bennie Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH48 4HU.
- When was Bennie Museum built?
- Built or established in 1989.
- Is Bennie Museum a listed building?
- Bennie Museum is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- How do I get to Bennie Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH48 4HU.