Methil Heritage Centre is a small local history museum and exhibition venue, situated in the coastal town of Methil in Central Fife. It was originally called The Lower Methil Heritage Centre and was created by members of The Lower Methil Community Association.The idea for a Museum was first looked at by the Community Association in August 1990. Kirkcaldy Museum was approached for advice and their suggestion was a Heritage Centre which could only be sustainable for six months. Premises and funding were the main concerns.
A local architect, who owned the 1936 Post Office building, offered it for rent for a six month period, and this was gratefully accepted. Funding was then secured in small bundles by tapping into various agencies e.g. Levenmouth Local Action, Community Business Fife, Local Council and anyone prepared to give money. The Post Office Building had been empty for a considerable time and needed some cosmetic work done. Friends and families of the Community Association members were recruited and within a few weeks had it ready for occupation. Kirkcaldy Museum kindly loaned artefacts, glass display cases and even their assistant curator to give advice and help set up the displays. Local people loaned or donated items of interest to Lower Methil including many old photographs, and a professional photographer gave his services without charge to copy pictures for display. The Lower Methil Heritage Centre opened on Good Friday 29th March 1991.
