Glasgow Museums

About Glasgow Museums

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 the latest in contemporary art, or simply meet a friend for coffee, there is a museum for you!

Admission to all our museums is free, most have café facilities and a shop, and we 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.

The museums opening times are 10.00am - 5.00pm, except Fridays and Sundays, when the museums are open from 11.00am - 5.00pm.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) and The Burrell Collection are open to the public daily.

Scotland Street School Museum, St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Provand's Lordship, Glasgow Museums Resource Centre and the People's Palace are closed to the public on Mondays however the Winter Gardens, adjacent to the People's Palace are open 7 days a week.

Upcoming Events at Glasgow Museums

Benny Lynch: The Little King of the Gorbals

16th August 2018 - 30th June 2020

The People’s Palace is hosting a community display which gathers together never seen before objects from Benny Lynch’s life and career.

Domestic Bliss

8th March 2019 - 31st December 2020

Domestic Bliss is a new exhibition that brings together works from Glasgow Museums' collection to reflect on GoMA's building history as a former house, Royal Exchange and civic space!

Linda McCartney Retrospective

5th July 2019 - 12th January 2020

A major retrospective of photography by Linda McCartney will be shown in the UK for the first time at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow from 5th July 2019 to 12th January 2020!

Festive Decorations

14th December 2019

St Mungo Museum hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, drop in on Saturday 14th December and make your own festive decorations!

Holly Jolly Christmas

14th December 2019

The People's Palace hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, drop in during December and take part in some festive fun!

Saturday Art Club

14th December 2019

The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 3 to 12 year olds!

Weekly Store Hunters Family Programme

14th December 2019

Don't miss the chance to get creative and have some family fun whilst exploring the fascinating museum stores at GMRC!

Holly Jolly Christmas

15th December 2019

The People's Palace hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, drop in during December and take part in some festive fun!

Art For Baby

17th December 2019

Looking for something to do with your baby? Come along to GoMA and make something simple and creative for you and your baby in a relaxed and welcoming environment!

Wee Creatives

18th December 2019

Wee Creatives are regular playful sessions for under 2s at Glasgow Museum Resource Centre... Explore! Create! Play! Fun!

Toddler Time at Kelvingrove

20th December 2019

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!

Saturday Art Club

21st December 2019

The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 3 to 12 year olds!

Weekly Store Hunters Family Programme

21st December 2019

Don't miss the chance to get creative and have some family fun whilst exploring the fascinating museum stores at GMRC!

The RSPB at Kelvingrove

11th January 2020

You'll find RSPB Scotland holding family friendly events most weekends and during the school holidays at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!

The RSPB at Kelvingrove

12th January 2020

You'll find RSPB Scotland holding family friendly events most weekends and during the school holidays at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!

The RSPB at Kelvingrove

18th January 2020

You'll find RSPB Scotland holding family friendly events most weekends and during the school holidays at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!

The RSPB at Kelvingrove

19th January 2020

You'll find RSPB Scotland holding family friendly events most weekends and during the school holidays at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!

The RSPB at Kelvingrove

25th January 2020

You'll find RSPB Scotland holding family friendly events most weekends and during the school holidays at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!

The RSPB at Kelvingrove

26th January 2020

You'll find RSPB Scotland holding family friendly events most weekends and during the school holidays at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!

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