Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture
Volunteer-run museum in an 18th-century church in Crawfordjohn, showing the farming and village life of the hills of South Lanarkshire.
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About the museum
Crawfordjohn is a small village in the hills of South Lanarkshire, near the Dumfriesshire border, surrounded by farming and forestry. Residents once worked on local farms or supplied them with goods and services, and as village life changed the old hall was replaced and the churches closed.
One of the churches, built in the 18th century, was bought from the General Trustees of the Church of Scotland in 1988 with the idea of starting a museum of rural life. Local people were asked to donate old objects, and an opening exhibition over two weekends in the summer of 1990 drew the community in. Regular weekend openings began in 1991.
The museum was registered in 2004 and gained full accreditation with Museums Galleries Scotland in 2011. It is independent and self-supporting, and a small group of local volunteers runs it. The collection numbers many hundreds or thousands of items, only some of which can be shown at any one time.
Highlights
- 18th-century church building
- Local farming and village collection
- Run entirely by volunteers
- Fully accredited museum
Permanent exhibition
- Crawfordjohn village and farming life – Local objects showing the farming and village life of Crawfordjohn and the surrounding hills.
- Founded
- 1991
- Operated by
- Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture Trust
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £1.50 |
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The main entrance has three steps with handrails on both sides. A second entrance gives step-free access for wheelchair users and others who find steps difficult. Toilets, including an accessible toilet, are in nearby Crawfordjohn Hall. A magnifier and torch are available.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking is available in the village or in the car park of Crawfordjohn Hall.
The museum is in the old church within Crawfordjohn graveyard.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Toilets are at Crawfordjohn Hall nearby, and food is available close by.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Group parties are welcome; contact the museum before visiting. |
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