Motherwell Heritage Centre

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Free local history museum tracing Motherwell's steel and industrial heritage.

This free local history museum traces Motherwell's transformation through its steel and industrial heritage, using displays and artefacts to explain how the town grew around an industry that, at its peak, made it one of the most significant steel-producing centres in Britain. The story of the industry's later decline is told alongside its rise, giving a fuller, more honest picture of the town's economic history than a simple celebration of past achievement. It's a compact museum well suited to a shorter visit. Entry is free, and the museum is fully indoors and accessible.

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