Broxburn and Uphall Community Museum

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The Broxburn and Uphall Community Museum is the best place to visit to find out more about your local history.

Visiting Information

The Community Museum is located within the Strathbrock Partnership Centre (opens new window).

Normal opening hours are:

Monday: 8.30am - 6pm
Tuesday: 8.30am - 6pm
Wednesday: 8.30am - 6pm
Thursday: 8.30am - 6pm
Friday: 8.30am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 1pm
Sunday: Closed

What's On?

Open Meeting - 15th May

Permanent Exhibition - Broxburn and Uphall Local History

Temporary Exhibition - Archaeology Showcase

Collection Highlights

Explore some of the Community Museum's collection highlights by clicking on the images to find out more!

This decorative boot was carved from shale. The carving of shale into jewellery and other items was once a popular past-time.

This Broxburn Academy Dux medal was awarded to Elizabeth Taylor in 1910-1911. Elizabeth went on to become a student teacher at the same school, before travelling to Canada. Sadly she died young.

The Italy Star was awarded for one or more days’ service in Sicily or Italy (and Yugoslavia, Greece, Corsica or Sardinia) between certain qualifying dates. Medal was awarded to resident of Broxburn who attended Broxburn High School.

This 'PIXIE AUTOMATIC CAN SEALER' was gifted to the West Lothian Federation of the Scottish Women's Rural Institute by Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs Roosevelt visited the headquarters of the West Lothian Federation of the WRI in Broxburn in 1942.

Get Involved

The Broxburn and Uphall Community Museum isn't possible without you! You can get involved by donating objects or pictures to the Museum, or by joining our volunteer team. Just get in touch with us using the contact details below and we'll be happy to talk to you about the different opportunities.

We are currently looking for volunteers to join the Broxburn and Uphall Community Museum group. The group meets regularly to help make decisions about the Museum's future. No experience is required for this opportunity. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 15th May at 7pm in the Strathbrock Community Centre (Youth Room). You can drop in on the night, or if you prefer get in touch first with any questions.