Welcome to The John Hastie Museum
a community museum in the historic market town of Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
ENTRY TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE
What’s On
Our Streets
A two-part look at the historic streets of Strathaven.
Explore Bridge Street, Waterside Street, Barn Street and Green Street through photographs and stories from the past.
From Saturday 28 February!
Strathaven and Avondale
Strathaven, the largest settlement in the parish of Avondale, is a historic market town known for it’s rich weaving and agricultural industries.
With origins dating back to medieval settlement around St Mary’s Chapel c.1001, the town is steeped in history.
A castle, a battle, a Royal Charter. Purlie Wilson, the radical martyr. Rifleman Khan—now there’s a tale. Find out more on our Heritage Trail.
Our Museum
The museum is named after a local merchant, John Hastie, who bequeathed funds to build a museum for the people of Strathaven.
Although no longer housed in it’s original building overlooking John Hastie Park, a dedicated group of volunteers, united by vision and determination, ensure this museum continues to tell the story of Strathaven to both locals and visitors to the town.
The Strathaven John Hastie Museum Trust is a registered Scottish not-for-profit company, and a registered Scottish Charity SC043189.
If you wish to support the museum, please consider a donation, or offer your help as a volunteer.
What’s On – Exhibitions and Events
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Quiz Night 2026
Friday 17 April 2026Join us for a fantastic night out at our annual Quiz Night – where your ticket gets… Read More
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Our Streets
28 Feb 2026 – We are delighted to reopen for 2026 with our new exhibition Our Streets — a two-part… Read More
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Remembering Our Local Heroes
7 Nov 2025 – 14 Dec 2025 We honour the bravery and sacrifice of those from our town who left… Read More
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Reviews
“A great space with lovely exhibitions about the social life of the town. well worth a visit anytime. Volunteers are a font of knowledge about the exhibits and the museum has an interesting history!”
ECS
17 Aug 2024
“Volunteer staff very informative and helpful. My daughter and I learnt a lot in the time we were there and we will definitely be back. Will be recommending to social groups my family attend. An asset to the community!”
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