Try putting yourself in Livingstone’s shoes
Key moments in the life of legendary explorer and missionary David Livingstone are the focus of an exciting new ‘exhibition running at Low Parks Museum in Hamilton throughout September.
As well as highlighting the remarkable achievements of Lanarkshire’s most famous son, it also reveals details of the redevelopment of the David Livingstone Centre into a world-class visitor attraction.
Additionally, there are a number of fun interactive activities including a‘selfie wall’where visitors can insert themselves into famous moments of Livingstone’s life, including the jaw-dropping occasion when he was attacked by a lion during his first outpost at Mabotsa in 1844.
The pop-up has been created by the David Livingstone Trust to keep the public informed, entertained and engaged with Livingstone’s story, while the nearby David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre is closed for a multi-million pound refurbishment.
Elenatrimarchi, learning manager at the David Livingstone Trust, said:“we are incredibly excited about the redevelopment of the David Livingstone Centre and this touring exhibition is a great way to share details of the project with the public while the centre is closed.
“We hope that people will visit Low Parks Museum to find out more about David Livingstone’s story and our plans to turn the centre into a 21st century visitor attraction which will showcase our collection in new and exciting ways.”