David Livingstone Birthplace
Set along the banks of the River Clyde and surrounded by stunning parkland, the Birthplace Museum invites you to follow Livingstone’s journey from Blantyre to Africa through our new interactive exhibition.
Children are encouraged to 'set sail' on our wonderful playground, inspired by Livingstone’s voyages, and explore the grounds using our trails.
Opening Hours
The museum is open daily between 10:00 am - 4:30 pm (the last admission is 3:30 pm).
Tours will be running at 11:00 on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Prearranged large groups are welcome to visit any time - don't hesitate to contact bookings@dltrust.uk for further information.
The David Livingstone Birthplace Museum Values and ways of working reject racism in every form and we work to ensure it has no place in our community. We offer safe places for people to come together to understand what has happened in our collectives pasts and to rebuild.
Current events highlight the vital importance and urgency of continuing our work of striving to make our spaces welcoming and safe for all, places where different voices, experiences, and stories are shared and not denied and ignored.
Book Bug Session
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Chair Yoga for Every Body
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Yoga Session
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Adult Handcrafts
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Chair Yoga for Every Body
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Our Values
Our values are at the core of our Museum and activities
Visit
We offer a range of group options, including group tickets, tours, room hire and catering.
Events
We regularly run a series of events, for all age ranges, and we invite you to join us!
Schools
We welcome school groups of all ages and abilities.
Exhibition
Follow Livingstone’s adventurous life through our interactive exhibition.
Collection
Visit the collection which is unique and internationally significant.
Who Was David Livingstone?
Introducing Livingstone’s story by examining conflicting traits and behaviours, and challenging preconceived notions.
Support Us
As a registered charity we rely on your donations to help us maintain the museum, its unique collections and educational programmes.
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