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Life on the High Street
Apr
3
to 21 Jun
Community, Exhibition

Life on the High Street

The post-war years to the 1970s

Step back in time and discover the stories of Linlithgow’s High Street through historic photographs, treasured objects, and everyday artefacts from the town’s past. This exhibition explores how the High Street has shaped daily life, work, and community over generations—revealing familiar buildings, forgotten businesses, and the people who lived, shopped, and gathered there. Together, these images and objects bring to life the changing character of Linlithgow’s heart, connecting past and present in a shared local story.

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Stitch Matters Exhibition
Jun
26
to 5 Jul
Community, Exhibition

Stitch Matters Exhibition

Stitch Matters is a local collective of stitch and textile artists based in Linlithgow. This exhibition presents a diverse range of their work, highlighting the rich variety of techniques, styles, and creative approaches found within the group. Each piece reflects the skill, imagination, and individuality of the artists, demonstrating the expressive potential of textile art.

We are delighted to welcome Stitch Matters back to the museum for this latest exhibition of thoughtful and beautifully crafted work.

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Scottish Myths and Legends Exhibition
Jul
4
to 28 Sept
Exhibition, Community, Activity

Scottish Myths and Legends Exhibition

Step Into the Spellbinding World of Scottish Myths & Legends

Uncover the magic, mystery, and mayhem of Scotland’s ancient tales in this enchanting exhibition. Meet the creatures and beasties that roam our legends—from the fearsome Cailleach and the elusive Loch Ness Monster to our very own legendary wee black dug!

This summer, bring the whole family along for a mythical adventure. During the school holidays, kids can dive into themed activities including crafting their own shadow puppet shows, entering a magical writing competition, and much more. There’s something for every young explorer!

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West Lothian Museums Showcase
May
2
to 29 Jun
Exhibition

West Lothian Museums Showcase

We are delighted to bring you this special collaborative exhibition from West Lothian’s network of local museums to celebrate the rich and varied history of the region. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore highlights from each collection, all under one roof and learn more about exploring West Lothian’s heritage through its local museums.

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Valerie Spence's Historical Costumed Dolls Exhibition
Feb
17
to 30 Apr
Exhibition

Valerie Spence's Historical Costumed Dolls Exhibition

On display from now until the end of April, is the third and final set of Valerie Spence’s Historical Costumed Dolls.

These unique dolls are hand-carved out of balsa wood and dressed in meticulously researched historical costume, all handmade by Valerie over several years starting in 1962.

Her choice of subject, originally inspired by portraits, was influenced by the desire to create a particular item of dress or inspired by a piece of fabric which seems just right for a certain style.  As the number of dolls increased, it developed into the need to fill gaps in the historical timeline.

Meet Adelaide, created in 1974, and shows the fashion for bustles in the 1870s.  The dress is based on day dress in the collection at Snowshill Manor as detailed in Janet Arnold’s ‘Patterns of Fashion 2’.  Using the book, Valerie was able to replicate the detailed gathering and trimming on her doll’s dress.  Adelaide’s parasol is made of fine silk stretched over a framework of basket cane.  She wears one kid leather glove while the other is held in her hand.

If you have an interest in historical fashion, fashion in general or you are interested in creativity and sewing, this exhibition is a must-see!

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