Welcome
Prestongrange is a free open-air museum. With both indoor and outdoor areas it is a great place to visit no matter the weather. You can explore the site using the site boards and telephone tour!
We were due to open for the new season on Friday 30 March but due to urgent maintenance works the Visitor Centre will not be able to open until the following week. The works currently being carried out include new damp proofing and improvements to the toilets. It’s expected that the museum may be able to open on Friday 6 April and further updates will be posted here and on East Lothian Council’s website and social media.
For centuries Prestongrange was a place of intense industrial activity. A harbour, glass works, pottery, colliery and brickworks have all left their marks on the landscape. Cradled by woodland with views out over the Forth the site is now a haven for wildlife where you are free to roam and explore monumental relics of Scotland's industrial heritage.
Discover giant machines such as the pit head winding gear and a Cornish beam engine, fantastic structures like the powerhouse and a vast brick kiln as well as coal wagons, a steam crane and much more besides.
We also run a programme of unique fun events for all ages.
Family friendly, with lots to see and do!
There is lots for kids to do at Prestongrange with activity sheets, outdoor games and toys and an indoor play area for smaller children. On Tiny Tuesdays (April – September) families can bring babies and toddlers along to find out more about Prestongrange by exploring through songs, stories, games and crafts. The café, located in the converted workers canteen, always has a selection of kids snacks on offer. Visiting with small children? Visit our under 5s and kid pages for what to do with your family at Prestongrange.