Museums - West Lothian Council This website uses cookies This cookie statement explains what cookies are, which cookies we use and why, and what you can do to manage your cookie preferences. Your cookie preferences were saved Set cookie preferences Please give us your feedback on the website. You can use the minimise control on the left of this pop up to complete the survey later in your visit. Complete Survey No Thanks Link to " West Lothian Council " homepage Sign up for news News All Services Toggle menu Scottish Parliamentary Elections - 7 May 2026 Information and guidance for voters ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May can be accessed by clicking on the link above Your Community Museums and Archives Service Museums Museums West Lothian Museums Service cares for and displays local history objects. What is a Museum? Museums collect interesting objects and keep them safe for the future. Museums bring the objects to life by telling the stories of the people who used them to help you to understand the past and present of your community. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life by providing a Museums Service that focuses on the heritage, educational and leisure needs of the community - now and in the future. We are happy to accept donations of objects with a connection to the history of West Lothian. Our Museums We are responsible for four museum spaces - visit the following pages for information about visiting: Armadale Community Museum Blackridge Community Museum Broxburn and Uphall Community Museum Whitburn Community Museum You can also see objects from our collections online through Flickr (opens new window) and our regular posting on (opens new window) Outreach services We offer a number outreach services using our museum collections. You can find out more about what we offer for schools and reminiscence on their individual pages. Independent heritage attractions West Lothian is home to a wide variety of historic sites and heritage attractions to visit: Almond Valley Heritage Centre (opens new window) Bennie Museum (opens new window) Hopetoun House (opens new window) Linlithgow Canal Centre (opens new window) Linlithgow Museum (opens new window) For more information on the rich collections of Scottish Museums nationwide please visit the websites of National Museums of Scotland (opens new window) and Museums Galleries Scotland (opens new window) Museum Collections The objects in our collections are mostly related to the social and industrial history of West Lothian from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Armadale Community Museum Blackridge Community Museum Broxburn and Uphall Community Museum The Broxburn and Uphall Community Museum is the best place to visit to find out more about your local history. Whitburn Community Museum Community Museum Spaces Find out about the other display spaces and partners we work with. Museum Schools Services Find out more about how we can work with your school, including classroom sessions and loan boxes. Museum Reminiscence Services We have a variety of resources to enhance reminiscence work with older people in our community. The objects within them can also be used to stimulate young people to explore their culture and heritage and can offer inspiration for creative work to writers and artists. Museums Service Email museums@westlothian.gov.uk Telephone 01506 283652 Downloads Museum Privacy Notice PDF, 152 KB (opens new window) Complaints