Glasgow Museums

Glasgow is home to a world-class collection of museums, covering a wide range of subjects from art and history to science and technology.

About Glasgow Museums

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Whether you want to find out more about an artist, come with your class to see how we used to live, see the latest in contemporary art, or simply meet a friend for coffee, there is a museum for you!

Admission to all Glasgow Life museums is free, most have café facilities and a shop, and they warmly welcome children. A small entry charge may apply to some temporary exhibitions. The National Trust for Scotland manages Pollok House on behalf of Glasgow City Council and charges apply during summer months.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: This is Glasgow's most popular museum, with a collection of over 8,000 works of art from around the world. Explore the 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more.

Riverside Museum: This museum tells the story of Glasgow's shipbuilding and maritime history. It has a collection of over 2,000 exhibits, including ships, boats, and marine engines. Visitors can also learn about the history of shipbuilding in Glasgow and Scotland.

The Burrell Collection: This is one of the finest art collections in the world, with over 8,000 works of art from Europe, Asia, and Africa. Highlights include paintings by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Monet; sculptures by Rodin and Michelangelo; and decorative arts from China and Japan.

Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA): This museum is dedicated to modern and contemporary art. It has a collection of over 5,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and installations. Visitors can also see temporary exhibitions of new and emerging artists.

People's Palace and Winter Gardens: This museum tells the story of Glasgow's working class history. It has a collection of over 50,000 objects, including furniture, clothing, and household goods. Visitors can also see the Winter Gardens, a beautiful Victorian glasshouse with over 2,000 plants.

Provand's Lordship: This is a 15th century merchant's house, one of the oldest buildings in Glasgow. It has been restored to its original condition and now tells the story of life in Glasgow in the 15th century.

Scotland Street School Museum: This is a former school that has been converted into a museum. It tells the story of education in Glasgow from the 19th century to the present day.

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: This museum tells the story of religion in Glasgow from the early Middle Ages to the present day. It has a collection of over 2,000 objects, including religious artifacts, paintings, and sculptures.

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre: Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is the store for the museums' collections when they are not on display across Glasgow Life's museums.

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Upcoming Events at Glasgow Museums

Talks and Lectures

Burrell Bites

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!

Family and Kids

Saturday Art Club

Selected dates between 11th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow City Centre

The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!

Health and Wellbeing

Andy’s Man Club at Kelvin Hall

Selected dates between 13th January 2025 - 22nd December 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Andy's Man Club meets every Monday at 7pm in the Activity Space at Kelvin Hall... come along for a brew, a biscuit and a chat.

Music

Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

13th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

Tour

Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC

Selected dates between 15th January 2025 - 23rd December 2026

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow South Side

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is home to over a million treasures, come and see for yourself on one of their regular Behind the Scenes Tours!

Family and Kids

Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

Kelvingrove's Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects weekly sessions offer free hands-on fun designed for families with children!

Exhibitions

Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest

5th June 2025 - 5th June 2026

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

A display of nine of Alasdair Gray's works from The Morag McAlpine Bequest is open now in the Fragile Art Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Exhibitions

Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now

13th June 2025 - 21st December 2025

Various Locations Glasgow

To celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, students from Shawlands Academy have teamed up with Glasgow Life Museums to celebrate by curating this touring exhibition!

Family and Kids

Art for Baby at GoMA

Selected dates between 9th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow City Centre

Art for Baby at GoMA is a weekly workshop for babies and their carer, to experience contemporary art in a relaxed and welcoming environment!

Exhibitions

The Milky Way

13th September 2025 - 9th January 2026

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow City Centre

The Milky Way is part of a touring programme for Feed – an arts-based project that promotes inclusive, sustainable approaches to infant feeding and public space.

Tour

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours

Selected dates between 16th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow South Side

Throughout the year Glasgow Museums Resource Centre holds Specialist Tours where you can join the curators for an in depth look at the collections!

Tour

LGBTQ+ Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 21st October 2025 - 20th December 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Join curators at The Burrell Collection on a journey through the galleries uncovering hidden LGBTQ+ histories from their collection!

Exhibitions

Creative Citizens

22nd October 2025 - 1st June 2026

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

Curated by artist Rachel Mimiec, this display in Kelvingrove's Community Gallery features props, costumes, and photography from all Creative Citizens productions!

Exhibitions

Still Glasgow

29th November 2025 - 13th June 2027

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow City Centre

Still Glasgow at the Gallery of Modern Art is an extensive new exhibition which has photography at its core and looks at Glasgow, past and present.

History

A Winter Walk through European Art

Selected dates between 30th November 2025 - 17th December 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Join Pippa, Curator of European Art, as she takes you on a wintery tour around the European art collection at The Burrell Collection.

Tour

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 4th December 2025 - 18th December 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

Music

Festive Live Music at The Burrell

Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Join The Burrell Collection on selected dates throughout December for a series of fantastically festive live performances!

Family and Kids

Discover! Weekend Sessions

Selected dates between 20th December 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!

Exhibitions

Barbie®: The Exhibition

13th June 2026 - 18th October 2026

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

Come and celebrate how Barbie has inspired generations across the world for almost seventy years when Barbie®: The Exhibition comes to Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

The Burrell Collection

2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT

Housed in its purpose-built home surrounded by beautiful parkland, The Burrell Collections is ranked amongst the most significant civic museum collections in the UK!

Art Galleries

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!

Art Galleries

Glasgow Independent Studio

103 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD

Glasgow Independent Studio and Project Room is a non-profit making charity, based in Trongate 103, comprising a large studio complex and contemporary...

Art Galleries

Hidden Lane Gallery

1103 Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8ND

The Hidden Lane Gallery is home of the innovative photography of Margaret Watkins (1884–1969) and office for the Hidden Lane.

Art Galleries

The Oak Tree Gallery

27 East King Street, Helensburgh G84 7QQ

The Oak Tree Gallery is an Art Craft & Holistic Hub based in Helensburgh on the west coast of Scotland. We provide art classes, workshops, exhibitions, holistic classes and events.

Art Galleries

Glasgow Sculpture Studio

The Whisky Bond Dawson Road, Glasgow North G4 9SS

Glasgow Sculpture Studios was established in June 1988 and is a unique centre for research, production, presentation and the dissemination of contemporary sculptural practices.

Art Galleries

Veneer Gallery

1184 Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8TE

Veneer is an elegant gallery space located in the West End of Glasgow, close to the famous Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Art Galleries

Il Salotto

20 Bell Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1LG

Il Salotto is a beautiful design-led venue in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City - a space born to inspire connection, creativity, and conversation.

Art Galleries

The Glasgow Gallery

182 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4HG

The Glasgow Gallery is a contemporary art gallery on Bath Street in Glasgow City Centre, which was established in 2017.

Art Galleries

Six Foot Gallery

Pentagon Business Centre Washington Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 8AZ

Six Foot Gallery is an alternative art and design space, run by artists for artists.

Art Galleries

Nicolls Glasgow

656 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow West End G11 6RA

Nicolls Glasgow is a gallery space and online shop, located at 656 Dumbarton Road, Partick right in the heart of the Thornwood community.

Art Galleries

Wasps Artists Studios: Hanson Street Studios

77 Hanson Street, Glasgow East End G31 2HF

With over 40 years worth of expertise, Wasps are the UK's largest provider of affordable studio space for artists and creative industries!

Art Galleries

Cass Art Glasgow

63-67 Queen Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 3EN

Our Glasgow shop is located on Queen Street in the heart of the city. The shop is less than a hundred yards from the Gallery of Modern Art and a 10-minute walk from the Glasgow School Of Art.

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