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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.
The vast neo-classical space of GoMA will undergo a radical transformation as three new NHOTB & RAD fashion lines are unveiled this Autumn by creative directors Beagles & Ramsay!
READ MOREThe display of ceramics, inspired by the River Clyde, has been created by veterans and members of the Erskine Reid Macewan Activities Centre (ERMAC).
READ MOREEnjoy 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!
READ MOREJoin the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.
READ MOREThe Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!
READ MOREJoin the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!
READ MOREGlasgow Museums Resource Centre is home to over a million treasures, come and see for yourself on one of their regular Behind the Scenes Tours!
READ MOREAndy'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.
READ MORECoffee and Culture is a free, friendly museum programme which provides an opportunity to meet people, view museum objects, watch archive film footage and access support in a welcoming setting.
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREJoin The Burrell Collection for an informal sketching session in the gallery focused on the amazing sculpture collection. It’s free, materials are provided and there is no need to book!
READ MOREJoin curator John Messner on this tour of locomotives big and small at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre and discover some of the stories of their construction and working lives.
READ MOREDo you know an intrepid explorer who would love to get involved with a mix of structured and free play? Join The Burrell Collection for their Mini Museum Explorers sessions!
READ MOREKelvin Hall are hosting a jam-packed family event on Saturday 23rd March led by the University of Glasgow's Museum Studies Students!
READ MORESet sail for creative play, songs and stories on trips doon the water by boat at Riverside Museum's Mini Museum Explorers session on Thursday 28th March!
READ MOREJoin in an exciting hunt to find the missing eggs, play party games and show some-bunny your best dance moves at Kelvin Hall's Soft Play Easter Party!
READ MOREDrop-in for some fun with the Glasgow Museums Learning team at Kelvin Hall! This workshop will take a look at the mystery of magic lanterns, with objects from their Museum Stores.
READ MOREJoin Riverside Museum for some roarsome entertainment during the Easter Holidays featuring walking, roaring, fully interactive dinosaurs in action!
READ MOREIn Glasgow Life Museums Learning team's 'Play with Pattern' workshop you will discover patterns hidden within Kelvin Hall and have a go at making your own.
READ MOREJoin GoMA for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!
READ MOREKelvin Hall welcomes you to an evening tour of the Glasgow Life Museums store there which will highlight mental health care for mental health awareness week.
READ MOREJoin Glasgow Museums Resource Centre curator Rebecca Quinton in this exploration of surviving garments, accessories and fashion plates from 1810-1820.
READ MOREVisit Riverside Museum and see a range of iconic Jaguar cars through the decades, from the 1950's up to the present day, brought to you by the Jaguar Enthusiasts Clubs in Scotland.
READ MORESituated 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!
READ MOREGlasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is a purpose-built store for Glasgow Museums' collections when they're not on display in the venues.
READ MOREKelvin Hall stands on the banks of the River Kelvin opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End of Glasgow.
READ MOREKelvingrove 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!
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREStep back in time and discover Glasgow's unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city... The Provand's Lordship!
READ MOREVisit 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.
READ MOREScotland Street School Museum was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and offers a fascinating glimpse into schooldays of the past.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREHoused in its purpose-built home surrounded by beautiful parkland, The Burrell Collections is ranked amongst the most significant civic museum collections in the UK!
READ MOREWorking with Glasgow based curation team Violet & Green, Scotia Gallery provides a unique, professional platform for artists of all disciplines.
READ MORECompass West is a pop up contemporary art gallery with a focus on original works on paper. Hidden gems and unseen treasures for any budget.
READ MOREThe Hunterian is Scotland's oldest public museum and home to over a million magnificent items ranging from meteorites to mummies and Mackintosh!
READ MOREMany Studios facilitates a dynamic, engaging, creative environment for its members and the public alike through our venue and studios provision.
READ MOREKomplex Gallery is set in the heart of a 1900s bakery in Glasgow's South Side and is a dedicated venue for modern and contemporary artworks!
READ MOREArt Pistol is the sort of Art Gallery that the internet, and Glasgow, needs - we hear you!
READ MORECome and enjoy some of the best art that Scotland has to offer in a relaxed and friendly environment at Annan Gallery in Glasgow's West End!
READ MOREGlasgow Sculpture Studios was established in June 1988 and is a unique centre for research, production, presentation and the dissemination of contemporary sculptural practices.
READ MOREOur new space, adjacent to Glasgow Art Club, focuses on solo shows of contemporary artists, and the best of 20th century Scottish painting.
READ MOREThe Hidden Lane Gallery opened its doors for the first time in early November 2009. In the former hearse and limousine garage of the local funeral undertakers...
READ MOREVeneer is an elegant gallery space located in the West End of Glasgow, close to the famous Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
READ MOREPrintmaking is a creative activity that can be enjoyed by all and Glasgow Print Studio provides opportunities for everyone to experience, enjoy, learn and develop skills in the art of printmaking!
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