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Mini Museum Explorers

Glasgow Museums hold regular Mini Museum Explorer sessions for 3 to 5 year olds where they can explore the collections with their parent or carer!

Mini Museum Explorers

About Mini Museum Explorers

Explore our museums with your 3-5 year olds in this fun session, with a mix of free play and structured activity to enjoy together.

Sessions last for 1 hour and start at 11am and 1pm.

Sessions take place at the following venues:
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum - Fridays: 21st July, 18th August, 15th September

The Burrell Collection - Thursdays: 20th July, 17th August, 21st September

Gallery of Modern Art - Sundays: 23rd July, 20th August, 17th September (11am to 12pm only)

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Clyde Connections Exhibition

15th December 2023 - 1st May 2024

The display of ceramics, inspired by the River Clyde, has been created by veterans and members of the Erskine Reid Macewan Activities Centre (ERMAC).

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Burrell Bites

Selected dates between 10th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

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!

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 11th January 2024 - 19th December 2024

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

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Saturday Art Club

Selected dates between 13th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

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

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Kelvin Hall Building Tour

Selected dates between 13th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Join the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!

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Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC

Selected dates between 15th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

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!

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Andy’s Man Club at Kelvin Hall

Selected dates between 15th January 2024 - 23rd December 2024

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.

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Discover! Weekend Sessions

Selected dates between 10th February 2024 - 29th December 2024

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!

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Glasgow Life Museums Annual Art Competition

19th March 2024 - 2nd June 2024
Various Locations Glasgow

Glasgow Life Museums' prestigious Annual Art Competition is open to children aged 3-18 who are invited to visit their museums to paint or draw!

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Mini Museum Explorers at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 21st March 2024 - 19th December 2024

Do 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!

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Discover

Selected dates between 20th April 2024 - 30th June 2024

Take part in a range of drop in arts & crafts activities at Glasgow's oldest house, the Provand's Lordship, on selected dates through the year!

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Mini Museum Explorers at GoMA

Selected dates between 21st April 2024 - 16th June 2024

Join GoMA for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!

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Twilight Tour: The History of Mental Healthcare

15th May 2024

Kelvin 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.

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Star Wars Walkabout at Riverside

Selected dates between 18th May 2024 - 16th June 2024

The Imperial Army have released Stormtroopers to patrol the grounds of Riverside Museum... meet them as they surround the building!

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Specialist Tour: A Chronology of Fashion: 1810-1820

21st May 2024

Join Glasgow Museums Resource Centre curator Rebecca Quinton in this exploration of surviving garments, accessories and fashion plates from 1810-1820.

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Mini Museum Explorers - Doon The Water

20th June 2024

Set sail for creative play, songs and stories on trips doon the water by boat at Riverside Museum's Mini Museum Explorers session on Thursday 20th June!

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Scottish Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Day

29th June 2024

Visit 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.

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