David Livingstone Birthplace Fun

Visit

David Livingstone Birthplace is a great day out, with something for everyone. Visit the museum to learn more about Scotland’s most famous explorer. Tire the kids out on our ship-inspired playground, then relax as you explore our nature trails and beautiful grounds. Enjoy a tasty lunch in our café and then treat the family to a special gift from our shop.

Visit Options Include

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Plan Your Visit

Helpful information prior to your visit with us. We look forward to see you soon.

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Buy Tickets

You can buy admission or tour tickets online or at the door when you are visiting the museum.

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Exhibition

We have many exciting new exhibits to share later this year in our completely updated Exhibition. Please follow us on social media to learn more.

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Livingstone’s Café

Try our all-new Café - welcoming environment, varied menu, delicious freshly prepared snacks and meals, perfect for relaxing with family and friends.

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Family Fun

Learn more about the fun and educational opportunities at the Birthplace.

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Shop

The museum shop stocks a wide range of carefully selected gifts and souvenirs, many of them inspired by the life and work of David Livingstone.

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Tours

We are offering guided tours lasting around 60 minutes. With this ticket you will receive a guided tour & unlimited access to the museum for the day.

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Room Hire

The multi-purpose event space at David Livingstone Birthplace is available to book for community and corporate meetings and special occasions.


We are very grateful to our key funders the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland and the Scottish Government for their support in helping us deliver the Birthplace Project.

National Lottery Heritage Fund
Scottish Government
Historic Environment Scotland
Note: Please note that David Livingstone Birthplace (and the David Livingstone Trust) is no longer part of National Trust Scotland (NTS). NTS members will therefore no longer receive discounted/free entry to the Birthplace Museum.

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As a registered charity, we rely on your donations to help maintain the museum's unique collections and educational programmes. Your generosity will make a difference. Thank you.

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