Museums

Museums don't have to be dull and dusty! Find one that appeals to you and yours in our Glasgow listings below, and go check it out...

Auld Kirk Museum

Auld Kirk Museum Cowgate, Kirkintilloch G66 1HN

The Auld Kirk Museum is located on one of the oldest sites in Kirkintilloch. The museum houses a rich collection of objects of local, national and international...
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Clydebank Heritage Centre

Clydebank Heritage Centre Dumbarton Road, Clydebank G81 1XH

A unique collection of information on the history and culture of Clydebank and surrounding area including the villages of Duntocher, Hardgate and Old...
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Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery

Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery Dumbarton Road, Clydebank G81 1UE

Clydebank Museum opened in 1980 in Clydebank Town Hall. It was originally operated by volunteers drawn from the local communities that had lobbied for...
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Culzean Castle and Country Park

Culzean Castle and Country Park , Maybole KA19 8LE

With a dramatic clifftop setting, Robert Adam architecture, fascinating history & beautiful surrounds, Culzean Castle is one of Scotland's best days out!
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1st Dec	Culzean Country Market
2nd Dec	Culzean Country Market

Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life & Costume

Dalgarven Mill Dalgarven, Kilwinning KA13 6PL

Dalgarven Mill is a treasure trove, created in a group of outstanding historical industrial buildings in a beautiful rural location in Ayrshire.No longer...
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Dean Castle Country Park

Dean Castle Country Park Dean Road, Kilmarnock KA3 1XB

Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family. The country park, covering over 200 acres, is nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock...
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Dumbarton Castle

Dumbarton Castle , Dumbarton G82 1JJ

Impressively situated on a volcanic rock overlooking the Firth of Clyde, Dumbarton Castle was an important royal refuge in the Middle Ages.
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Fairfield Heritage Centre

1030-1048 Govan Road, Glasgow South Side G51 4QU

For 100 years Govan was the centre of shipbuilding on the Clyde. Here some of the finest, most luxurious liners, steamships and naval vessels were designed...
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Gallery of Modern Art

Gallery of Modern Art Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow City Centre G1 3AH

Situated in the heart of the city, GoMA is Scotland's most visited modern art gallery displaying work that highlights the interests, influences and working methods of artists from around the world!
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17th Nov	GoMA Guided Tours
17th Nov	Saturday Art Club
18th Nov	GoMA Guided Tours
20th Nov	Staff Picks
24th Nov	Saturday Art Club
24th Nov	GoMA Guided Tours
25th Nov	GoMA Guided Tours
25th Nov	Let’s Talk About Art
27th Nov	Staff Picks
29th Nov	Songwriters’ Session and Open Mic
1st Dec	Saturday Art Club
1st Dec	GoMA Guided Tours
2nd Dec	GoMA Guided Tours
4th Dec	Staff Picks
8th Dec	GoMA Guided Tours
8th Dec	Saturday Art Club
9th Dec	GoMA Guided Tours
11th Dec	Staff Picks
15th Dec	Saturday Art Club
15th Dec	GoMA Guided Tours
16th Dec	GoMA Guided Tours
18th Dec	Staff Picks
22nd Dec	Saturday Art Club
22nd Dec	GoMA Guided Tours
23rd Dec	GoMA Guided Tours
29th Dec	GoMA Guided Tours
30th Dec	GoMA Guided Tours
5th Jan	GoMA Guided Tours
6th Jan	GoMA Guided Tours
8th Jan	Staff Picks
12th Jan	GoMA Guided Tours
13th Jan	GoMA Guided Tours
15th Jan	Staff Picks
19th Jan	GoMA Guided Tours
20th Jan	GoMA Guided Tours
22nd Jan	Staff Picks
26th Jan	GoMA Guided Tours
27th Jan	GoMA Guided Tours
27th Jan	Let’s Talk About Art
29th Jan	Staff Picks
31st Jan	Songwriters’ Session and Open Mic
2nd Feb	GoMA Guided Tours
3rd Feb	GoMA Guided Tours
5th Feb	Staff Picks
9th Feb	GoMA Guided Tours
10th Feb	GoMA Guided Tours
12th Feb	Staff Picks
16th Feb	GoMA Guided Tours
17th Feb	GoMA Guided Tours
19th Feb	Staff Picks
23rd Feb	GoMA Guided Tours
24th Feb	Let’s Talk About Art
24th Feb	GoMA Guided Tours
26th Feb	Staff Picks
28th Feb	Songwriters’ Session and Open Mic

Garrison House

Garrison House Glasgow Street, Millport KA28 0DJ

Fully restored to its former glory in 2008, Garrison House now boasts the local NHS Medical Centre, a state of the art Library, the Museum of the Cumbraes...
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Glasgow Museums

, Various Locations Glasgow

Glasgow Museums offer something for everyone. Whether you want to find out more about an artist, come with your class to see how we used to live, see...
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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

200 Woodhead Road, Glasgow South Side G53 7NN

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is a purpose-built store for Glasgow Museums' collections when they're not on display in the venues.
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16th Nov	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
17th Nov	Weekly Store Hunters Family Programme
17th Nov	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
18th Nov	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
20th Nov	Special Interest Tours
21st Nov	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
22nd Nov	GMRC Themed Tours
23rd Nov	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
24th Nov	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
24th Nov	Weekly Store Hunters Family Programme
25th Nov	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
26th Nov	Macmillan Arts & Craft Group
27th Nov	Special Interest Tours
28th Nov	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
28th Nov	Wee Creatives
30th Nov	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
1st Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
1st Dec	Weekly Store Hunters Family Programme
2nd Dec	Sketch & Destress
2nd Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
3rd Dec	Mini Store Hunters
4th Dec	Special Interest Tours
5th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
6th Dec	GMRC Themed Tours
7th Dec	Mini Store Hunters
7th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
8th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
8th Dec	Weekly Store Hunters Family Programme
9th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
9th Dec	Creative Sundays
11th Dec	Special Interest Tours
12th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
13th Dec	GMRC Themed Tours
14th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
15th Dec	Weekly Store Hunters Family Programme
15th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
16th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
19th Dec	Wee Creatives
19th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
20th Dec	GMRC Themed Tours
21st Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
22nd Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
22nd Dec	Weekly Store Hunters Family Programme
23rd Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
26th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
28th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
29th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
30th Dec	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
2nd Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
4th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
5th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
6th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
9th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
10th Jan	GMRC Themed Tours
11th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
12th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
13th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
15th Jan	Special Interest Tours
16th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
17th Jan	GMRC Themed Tours
18th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
19th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
20th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
20th Jan	Creative Sundays
22nd Jan	Special Interest Tours
23rd Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
25th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
26th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
27th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
27th Jan	Sketch & Destress
28th Jan	Macmillan Arts & Craft Group
29th Jan	Special Interest Tours
30th Jan	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
31st Jan	GMRC Themed Tours
1st Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
2nd Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
3rd Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
5th Feb	Special Interest Tours
6th Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
7th Feb	GMRC Themed Tours
8th Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
9th Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
10th Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
12th Feb	Special Interest Tours
13th Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
14th Feb	GMRC Themed Tours
15th Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
16th Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
17th Feb	Sketch & Destress
17th Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
19th Feb	Special Interest Tours
20th Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
22nd Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
23rd Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
24th Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
24th Feb	Creative Sundays
25th Feb	Macmillan Arts & Craft Group
26th Feb	Special Interest Tours
27th Feb	Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust

Bridgeton Bus Garage 76-136 Fordneuk Street, Glasgow East End G40 3AH

Based in the former Bridgeton Bus Garage, The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust is now well established as a heritage centre for buses and commercial vehicles!
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House for an Art Lover

Bellahouston Park Dumbreck Road, Glasgow South Side G41 5BW

Designed by famous Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, House for an Art Lover is a truly unique venue and one of Glasgow's architectural gems!
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2nd Dec	House for an Art Lover Christmas Fayre
20th Jan	Pollok House Arts Society presents The Mirror Visions Ensemble
26th Jan	Saturday Art School
31st Jan	Drawing & Painting Studio
6th Feb	Drawing and Painting: Developing Practice
10th Mar	Pollok House Arts Society presents Savitri Grier, Violin and Richard Uttley, Piano

Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery

University Avenue, Glasgow West End G12 0RG

The Hunterian is Scotland’s oldest public museum and home to over a million magnificent items ranging from meteorites to mummies and Mackintosh. Within...
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16th Nov	Tours of The Mackintosh House
20th Nov	Insight Talks at the Hunterian
20th Nov	Tours of The Mackintosh House
21st Nov	Tours of The Mackintosh House
22nd Nov	Tours of The Mackintosh House
23rd Nov	Tours of The Mackintosh House
27th Nov	Tours of The Mackintosh House
27th Nov	Insight Talks at the Hunterian
28th Nov	Tours of The Mackintosh House
29th Nov	Tours of The Mackintosh House
30th Nov	Tours of The Mackintosh House
1st Dec	Night at the Museum
4th Dec	Insight Talks at the Hunterian
4th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
5th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
6th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
7th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
11th Dec	Insight Talks at the Hunterian
11th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
12th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
13th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
14th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
18th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
18th Dec	Insight Talks at the Hunterian
19th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
20th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
21st Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
25th Dec	Insight Talks at the Hunterian
25th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
26th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
27th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House
28th Dec	Tours of The Mackintosh House

Inveraray Jail

Inveraray Jail Church Square, Inveraray PA32 8TX

Inveraray Jail is a living museum and top Scottish visitor attraction where real people portray life in a 19th century prison. Interact with costumed...
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Kelvin Hall

1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AW

Kelvin Hall stands on the banks of the River Kelvin opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End of Glasgow.
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17th Nov	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
18th Nov	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
20th Nov	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
22nd Nov	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
24th Nov	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
25th Nov	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
27th Nov	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
29th Nov	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
30th Nov	Aerial Edge Presents: Ghosts
30th Nov	Manager’s Tour and Demonstration
1st Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
2nd Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
4th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
6th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
8th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
9th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
11th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
13th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
15th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
16th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
18th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
20th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
22nd Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
23rd Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
25th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
27th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
29th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
30th Dec	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
1st Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
3rd Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
5th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
6th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
8th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
10th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
12th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
13th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
15th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
17th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
19th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
20th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
22nd Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
24th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
25th Jan	Manager’s Tour and Demonstration
26th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
27th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
29th Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
31st Jan	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
2nd Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
3rd Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
5th Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
7th Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
9th Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
10th Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
12th Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
14th Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
16th Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
17th Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
19th Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
21st Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
22nd Feb	Manager’s Tour and Demonstration
23rd Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
24th Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
26th Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours
28th Feb	Kelvin Hall Building Tours

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AG

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of both Glasgow's and Scotland's most popular free attractions boasting an extensive collection of over 8000 objects displayed across 22 themed galleries!
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16th Nov	Toddler Time at Kelvingrove
17th Nov	The RSPB at Kelvingrove
18th Nov	The RSPB at Kelvingrove
20th Nov	Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB
23rd Nov	Toddler Time at Kelvingrove
24th Nov	The RSPB at Kelvingrove
25th Nov	The RSPB at Kelvingrove
27th Nov	Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB
30th Nov	Toddler Time at Kelvingrove
1st Dec	Ian Mathieson Memorial Lecture: Saqqara - Secrets in the Sand
1st Dec	The RSPB at Kelvingrove
2nd Dec	The RSPB at Kelvingrove
4th Dec	Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB
7th Dec	Toddler Time at Kelvingrove
8th Dec	The RSPB at Kelvingrove
9th Dec	The RSPB at Kelvingrove
11th Dec	Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB
14th Dec	Toddler Time at Kelvingrove
15th Dec	The RSPB at Kelvingrove
16th Dec	The RSPB at Kelvingrove
18th Dec	Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB
21st Dec	Toddler Time at Kelvingrove
28th Dec	Toddler Time at Kelvingrove
19th Feb - 5th May	Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing
22nd May - 5th May	Dippy On Tour: Glasgow

Mackintosh Queens Cross

Queens Cross Garscube Road, Glasgow West End G20 7EL

Mackintosh Queen's Cross is one of Glasgow's hidden architectural gems. The only church in the world designed by the great Scottish architect, designer and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
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21st Nov	Mackintosh Queen’s Cross Free Entry Wednesdays
28th Nov	Mackintosh Queen’s Cross Free Entry Wednesdays
5th Dec	Mackintosh Queen’s Cross Free Entry Wednesdays
20th Jan	Judy Collins

Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens

People's Palace and Winter Gardens Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre G40 1AT

The People’s Palace, set in historic Glasgow Green, tells the story of the people and city of Glasgow from 1750 to the end of the 20th century.
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25th Nov

Drawing Group - Inside The People’s Palace

Pollok House

2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT

A grand country house near Glasgow city centre, Pollok House is Scotland’s answer to Downton Abbey and gives a real taste of upstairs/downstairs life in the 1930s!
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18th Nov	Donate, Make, Take!
18th Nov	Pollok House Arts Society presents The Metamorphoses Trio
24th Nov	A Celebration Of Romantic Music at Pollok House
1st Dec - 24th Dec	Mrs Claus at Pollok House
1st Dec	Season’s Gifts Herbal Workshop at Pollok House
8th Dec - 9th Dec	Christmas Craft & Makers Fair
14th Dec	Festive Ceilidh and Feast at Pollok House
15th Dec	Fizzgig Theatre Company presents Aladdin
16th Dec	Breakfast with Mrs Claus at Pollok House
21st Dec	Mrs Claus’ Christmas Party
31st Dec	Pollok House Hogmanay Gala Ceilidh
2nd Feb	Murder Mystery at Pollok House
27th Apr	Ghost Hunt Experience

Provands Lordship

3 Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0RB

Step back in time and discover Glasgow’s unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city.The Provand's Lordship, which was built in 1471...
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Riverside Museum

100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS

Visit the Riverside Museum for FREE and experience the wonder of Glasgow's industrial heritage in this striking building designed by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid.
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16th Nov - 18th Nov	Riverside Drive-In Movies
17th Nov	Racing Cars
26th Nov	Tram Man Tours
29th Nov	Hands On at Riverside
1st Dec - 2nd Dec	Santa Bungee 2018
1st Dec - 2nd Dec	Riverside Christmas Festival
13th Dec	Hands On at Riverside
14th Dec - 16th Dec	Christmas Drive-In Movies
10th Jan	Hands On at Riverside
24th Jan	Hands On at Riverside
7th Feb	Hands On at Riverside
21st Feb	Hands On at Riverside

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Murdochs Loan Alloway, Ayr KA7 4PQ

Set in 10 acres of Burns' beloved Alloway countryside, the museum provides a unique encounter with Scotland's favourite son!
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21st Nov	Wednesday Highlight Talks
28th Nov	Wednesday Highlight Talks
5th Dec	Wednesday Highlight Talks
12th Dec	Wednesday Highlight Talks

Scotland Street School Museum

225 Scotland Street, Glasgow South Side G5 8QB

Scotland Street School Museum was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and offers a fascinating glimpse into schooldays of the past.
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18th Nov	Horrible Heedie Tours
30th Dec	Horrible Heedie Tours

Scottish Maritime Museum Irvine

Scottish Maritime Museum Harbour Road, Irvine KA12 8QE

The Scottish Maritime Museum is a four-star tourist attraction based in the west of Scotland, with sites in Irvine and Dumbarton.
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16th Feb

The RIP Scottish Maritime Museum Paranormal Investigation

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art

2 Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0RH

The award-winning St Mungo Museum is a haven of tranquillity in a bustling city. This museum is named after Glasgow's patron saint, who brought the Christian faith to Scotland in the 6th century.
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Tenement House

145 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow West End G3 6QN

The National Trust for Scotland's Tenement House provides a rare glimpse into life in Glasgow in the early 20th century, in this faithfully restored four-room house!
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15th Dec - 16th Dec

Special Christmas Opening

The Burrell Collection

2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT

Please note: The Burrell Collection is temporarily closed until 2020 for refurbishmentThe Burrell Collection is part of Glasgow Museums and is free to...
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The Dick Institute

The Dick Institute Elmbank Avenue, Kilmarnock KA1 3BU

Opened in 1901, the Dick Institute is one of the most important cultural venues in the south-west of Scotland, featuring the largest museum and galleries space in Ayrshire!
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The Glasgow School of Art

The Glasgow School of Art Renfrew Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 6RF

Mackintosh's 'masterwork' The Glasgow School of Art, built 1897-1909, bookends his architectural career. Heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts style...
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The Govan Stones Project

Govan Old Church Govan Road, Glasgow South Side G51 3UU

Discover the unique collection of early medieval stones carved in the 9th-11th centuries to commemorate the power of those who ruled the Kingdom of Strathclyde...
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The Hampden Experience

Hampden Park , Glasgow South Side G42 9BA

See more than 2500 exhibits in 14 galleries, walk amongst Scotland's footballing legends in the Hall Of Fame and take the Stadium tour at The Hampden...
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The Hill House

The Hill House Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh G84 9AJ

High on a hill in Helensburgh, overlooking the River Clyde, sits what is universally regarded as Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s finest domestic creation...
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The National Piping Centre

30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0HW

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow was created in 1996, as the world centre for excellence in the promotion and study of the Great Highland Bagpipe.
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2nd Dec	Santa’s Piping Hot Party
2nd Dec	Sing Along With Santa
16th Dec	Sing Along With Santa
16th Dec	Santa’s Piping Hot Party
20th Dec	Christmas Ceilidh
23rd Dec	Christmas Family Ceilidh
29th Dec - 30th Dec	The Wee Hogmanay Party
31st Dec	Hogmanay Hootenanny

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Museums in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Almond Valley Heritage Centre

Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston EH54 7AR

There are many things to enjoy and discover here at Almond Valley. For your little ones there are tractor rides, soft play areas, interactive activities...

Craigmillar Castle

Craigmillar Castle Craigmillar Castle Road, Edinburgh South EH16 4SY

Craigmillar is one of Scotland’s most perfectly preserved castles. It began as a simple tower-house residence. Gradually, over time, it developed into...

Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery

NA High Street, Dunbar EH42 1ER

With its distinctive witch’s hat tower and its bell, clock and sun dials, the Town House has been the focus of town life since the 16th century. Our...

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG

Edinburgh Castle dominates Scotland's capital city from its great rock. Its story has helped shape the nation's story.Battles and sieges were fought over...

Gladstones Land

477b Lawnmarket, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NT

The house of wealthy merchant and landlord Thomas Gledstanes showcases high-rise living, 17th-century style, at the beating heart of Edinburgh's historic...

John Gray Centre

15 Lodge Street, Haddington EH41 3DX

The John Gray Centre brings together East Lothian Council’s Archaeology, Museum, Archive and Local History Services, alongside Haddington’s branch...

John Knox House

43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR

Walk in the footsteps of its famous inhabitants and hear the drama unfold in every room. Look out for the tricks and traps to fool intruders; hunt for...

Lauriston Castle

2 Cramond Road South, Edinburgh West EH4 6AD

When you step inside Lauriston Castle, you see it just as it was in 1926, when it was left to the nation by the last private owner, Mrs Reid.The Castle...

Military Museum Scotland

Legion Hall Louis Braille Avenue, Wilkieston , Kirknewton EH27 8EJ

A visit to Military Museum Scotland is a fantastic way to spend a few hours.Come and learn about the Scottish involvement in the British military from...

Museum Collections Centre

10 Broughton Market, Edinburgh New Town EH3 6NU

The Museums Collections Centre is an amazing treasure trove of objects spanning a wide range of subjects.Visitors taking one of our tours can view the...

Museum of Childhood Edinburgh

42 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1TG

The Museum of Childhood has a place in the hearts of millions. The first museum in the world dedicated to the history of childhood, it displays toys and...

Museum of Edinburgh

142 Canongate Royal Mile, High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH8 8DD

No day out on the Royal Mile is complete without a visit to the Museum of Edinburgh, where the City’s past is brought vividly to life.Visit the Museum...

Museum on the Mound

Museum on the Mound The Mound,, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1YZ

Opened in 2006, this fascinating museum takes a fresh look at money – and much, much more. Art & design, technology, crime, trade and security – all...

National Mining Museum Scotland

Lady Victoria Colliery Newtongrange, Dalkeith EH22 4QN

Welcome to National Mining Museum Scotland, a 5 Star visitor attraction and winner of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions "Best Visitor Experience...

National Museum of Flight Scotland

NA East Fortune Airfield, NA EH39 5LF

Head off on a journey of discovery at this former airfield as you explore the history of aviation from the First World War to the present day. Climb on...

National Museum of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JF

Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history, all under one roof at the National...

National War Museum

Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG

The National War Museum is housed in Edinburgh, and forms part of National Museums Scotland. It is located within Edinburgh Castle, and admission is included...

Prestongrange Museum

NA Morrisons Haven, Prestonpans EH32 9RX

For centuries Prestongrange was a place of intense industrial activity. A harbour, glass works, pottery, colliery and brickworks have all left their...

Queensferry Museum

53 High Street , South Queensferry EH30 9HP

Queensferry museum showcases the past and traditions of historic Queensferry and neighbouring Dalmeny. The museum has stunning views out onto the Firth...

Scott Monument

Scott Monument East Princes Street Gardens , Edinburgh Old Town EH2 2EJ

The Scott Monument is the largest monument to a writer in the world. It commemorates Sir Walter Scott.There are 287 steps to the top of the Scott Monument...

St Cecilias Hall

St Cecilia’s Hall Niddry Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1NQ

The beautiful, elliptical St Cecilia's Hall dates back to 1763, making it the oldest purpose-built concert hall in Scotland.Designed by Robert Mylne for...

Surgeons Hall Museums

Surgeons Hall Museums Nicolson Street, Edinburgh South EH8 9DW

The award winning Museums are open to the public, 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm and are home to one of the largest and most historic pathology collections...

The Georgian House

7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh New Town EH2 4DR

The north side of Charlotte Square is Robert Adam's masterpiece of urban architecture. The Georgian House, with its elegant furnished interior, is located...

The Peoples Story Museum

163 Canongate , Edinburgh Old Town EH8 8BN

The People’s Story explores the lives of Edinburgh’s ordinary people. From work to home, healthcare to social activities, people of the past are brough...

The Royal Yacht Britannia

The Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Drive, Leith EH6 6JJ

Visit the UK's no.1 attraction (TripAdvisor). The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing...

The Writers Museum

Lawnmarket Lady Stair's Close , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2PA

The Writers’ Museum celebrates the lives of three great Scottish writers – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.Visitors can...

Museums in Fife

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum Moodie Street, Dunfermline KY12 7PL

Come along and experience life in 19th century Dunfermline and what it was like to emigrate to America with just a few possessions. Discover how Andrew...

British Golf Museum

British Golf Museum Bruce Embankment , St Andrews KY16 9AB

Welcome to the British Golf Museum. From the 16th century to the present day, the whole history of the great game is explored under one roof. Discover...

Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries

1-7 Abbot Street , Dunfermline KY12 7 N

Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries (DCL&G) - a new museum, gallery spaces, cafe, shop and reading rooms all adjoining the world's 1st Carnegie Library...

Fife Folk Museum

High Street Ceres, Cupar KY15 5NF

A window on Fife’s past, Fife Folk Museum in the village of Ceres,offers an interesting and entertaining day out for all the family with activities...

Kirkcaldy Galleries

Kirkcaldy Galleries War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy KY1 1YG

Come and explore Kirkcaldy's cultural hub.Kirkcaldy Galleries offers visitors a library, museum, art gallery, local & family history room, cafe, gift...

Methil Heritage Centre

272 High Street, Methil KY8 3EQ

A popular community museum with a permanent display about the Levenmouth area.Come and enjoy our programme of exhibitions, tea room and museum shop which...

Museum Of Communication

131 High Street , Burntisland KY3 9AA

The Museum has a major collection — over 40 tonnes — of artefacts covering electrostatics, telegraphy, telephony, audio, radio, television and video...

Scottish Fisheries Museum

St Ayles Harbourhead, Anstruther KY10 3AB

Our principal aim, in all of our efforts with regard to the displays in our extensive museum and our many educational and research activities, is to excite...

St Andrews Museum

Kinburn Park Doubledykes Road, St Andrews KY16 9DP

It’s all going ON at St Andrews Museum - a stunning Victorian mansion nestled in the grounds of Kilnburn Park. We have a lively series of temporary...

Museums in Lanarkshire

Airdrie Observatory

Within Airdrie Library Wellwynd, Airdrie ML6 0AG

One of only four observatories operating in the UK, Airdrie Observatory is of historical and scientific interest for both adults and children alike.Located...

Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum

156 Biggar High Street, Biggar ML12 6DH

Biggar Museum Trust aims to collect, store, preserve and record Biggar and Upper Clydesdale’s rich archaeological, social and historic heritage. The...

Biggar Albion Museum

Biggar Albion Museum North Back Road, Biggar

The Albion Museum sits back from North Back Road, Biggar and houses vehicles of Albion Motors, a commercial vehicle manufacturing firm started in 1899...

Biggar Gasworks Museum

Biggar Gasworks Museum Gas Works Road, Biggar ML12 6BZ

For upwards of 130 years – from 1839 to 1973 – Biggar Gasworks made coal-gas for the town and surrounding district. It was one of the first small-...

Chatelherault Country Park

Chatelherault Country Park Fernegair, Hamilton ML3 7UE

Chatelherault was built on 1732 by the Scottish architect William Adam as a hunting lodge for the Dukes and Duchess's of Hamilton.Chatelherault is available...

David Livingstone Centre

165 Station Road, Blantyre G72 9BY

There are storeys of stories about David Livingstone, the famous Scottish explorer and missionary, in this birthplace museum of his life and work. Housed...

Low Parks Museum

Low Parks Museum 129 Muir Street, Hamilton ML3 6BJ

Low Parks Museum in Hamilton is a 5-star museum under the Visit Scotland grading scheme, situated in the former Low Parks of the Duke of Hamilton's estates...

National Museum of Rural Life

Wester Kittochside Philipshill Road, East Kilbride G76 9HR

The nine million pound project comprises a museum and visitor centre, the Georgian farm buildings of Wester Kittochside, the species-rich fields around...

New Lanark World Heritage Site

New Lanark World Heritage Site New Lanark Mills, Lanark M11 9DB

Attractions in the village include the New Lanark Mill Hotel and New Lanark Visitor Centre, one of Scotland's top attractions, welcoming around 350,000...

Shotts Heritage Centre

Located within Shotts Library Benhar Road, Shotts ML7 5EN

Shotts Heritage Centre is within the town library. Displays focus on the area’s strong 17th century covenanting heritage and the rise and fall of local...

Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life

Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life Heritage Way, Coatbridge ML5 1QD

Summerlee's 22 acres are based around the site of the 19th Century Summerlee Ironworks, a fore-runner in the use of the innovative hot-blast iron smelting...

The Museum of Lead Mining

The Museum of Lead Mining , Wanlockhead ML12 6UT

Museum of Lead Mining, Wanlockhead Village is unique, being the only museum dedicated to lead mining in Scotland. We do guided tours of our Lead mine,...

Museums in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Coats Observatory

49 Oakshaw Street West, Paisley PA1 2DE

Coats Observatory is the oldest public observatory in Scotland and was gifted to the people of Paisley by Thomas Coats and designed by Glasgow Architect...

Paisley Museum

Paisley Museum High Street, Paisley PA1 2BA

Paisley Museum has now closed for a four-year transformation into a world-class destination based around the town’s unique collections and telling the...

Paisley Thread Mill Museum

Mill End Mill Seedhill Road, Paisley PA1 1JS

The museum is staffed by volunteers and can be found on the first floor of the Mile End Mill on Seedhill Road. Admission is free but donations are always...

Paisley: The Secret Collection

Paisley: The Secret Collection High Street, Paisley PA1 2AE

Paisley: The Secret Collection is the first publicly accessible museum store on a UK High Street, containing thousands of objects reflecting Renfrewshire...

Sma Shot Cottages

2 Sma' Shot Lane, Paisley PA1 2HG

The Sma Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two distinct periods of Paisley's weaving...

Weavers Cottage

Weaver's Cottage The Cross, Kilbarchan PA10 2JG

Step into Weaver’s Cottage and be transported back to the days when Kilbarchan was at the heart of the thriving Scottish textile industry.This restored...

Museums in Stirling and Falkirk

Alloa Tower

Alloa Tower Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

Take a whistle-stop tour through 700 years of Scottish history at Scotland’s largest and oldest keep, the ancestral home of the influential Erskine...

Argylls Lodging

NA Castle Wynd, Stirling FK8 1EG

Argyll’s Lodging is Scotland’s most splendid and complete example of a 17th century townhouse.It was a residence of the Earl of Stirling and later...

Callendar House

Callendar House Callendar Park, Falkirk FK1 1YR

Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally-important historic designed landscape of Callendar Park, which also contains...

Dunblane Museum

Dunblane Museum The Cross, Dunblane FK15 0AQ

Dunblane Museum, originally called the Dunblane Cathedral Museum, opened in 1943 and is run entirely by volunteers. It holds a collection of artefacts...

Kinneil Museum

Kinneil Museum Duchess Anne Cottages, Boness EH51 0PR

Kinneil Museum is located in the 17th century stable building of Kinneil House.On its ground floor, redesigned and reopened in Spring 2015, is the story...

Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle Castle Esplanade, Stirling FK8 1EJ

Stirling Castle is a great symbol of Scottish independence & a source of national pride. Visitors can now step back into the sumptuous world of Stirling...

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum The Castle, Stirling FK8 1EH

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum is located in Stirling Castle, in the city of Stirling, Scotland.The Museum traces the history of the 91st...

The Hamilton Toy Collection Museum & Collectors Shop.

111 Main Street, Callander FK17 8BQ

Welcome to the Hamilton Toy Collection a celebration of toys from the last hundred years.Group bookings and school parties may be made for other times...

The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum

The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum Dumbarton Road, Stirling FK8 2RQ

The Stirling Smith is the home of a significant collection of rare and unique artefacts, spanning centuries of Scottish, British and World history. The...