Museums · Central Scotland
David Livingstone Museum
In or near Gartcosh.
David Livingstone Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Blantyre · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
David Livingstone Museum is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The David Livingstone Museum is located in central Scotland. It is dedicated to the life and work of the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone. The museum houses a collection of artefacts and exhibits that reflect his contributions to exploration and science.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8022, -4.0832
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G72 9BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutherglen
- Nearest railway station
- Blantyre — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1266779819 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is David Livingstone Museum?
- David Livingstone Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G72 9BY).
- What is David Livingstone Museum?
- David Livingstone Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to David Livingstone Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode G72 9BY.
- How do I get to David Livingstone Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G72 9BY.