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Glasgow’s Miles Better

Join the team at The People's Palace on Saturday 13th April for a final afternoon of crafting fun!

Glasgow’s Miles Better

About Glasgow’s Miles Better

Come and join us for a final afternoon of crafting fun. Create your own Billy Connolly inspired beard to wear, make a moveable Mr Happy from the Glasgow’s Miles Better campaign, or draw your favourite object in the museum and hang your picture in our gallery!

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Mimesis: African Soldier

26th October 2024 - 31st August 2025

GoMA's next main gallery exhibition is Sir John Akomfrah's Mimesis: African Soldier, a film installation which will be shown across three screens.

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Discover! Weekend Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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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Burrell Bites

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

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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Saturday Art Club

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

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

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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

13th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

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Andy’s Man Club at Kelvin Hall

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

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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Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC

Selected dates between 15th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

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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Kelvin Hall Building Tour

Selected dates between 18th January 2025 - 13th December 2025

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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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours

Selected dates between 21st January 2025 - 4th November 2025

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

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Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects

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

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

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Ciara Phillips - Undoing it

22nd March 2025 - 26th October 2025

Undoing It at the Gallery of Modern Art is a new solo exhibition by Canadian/Irish artist Ciara Phillips, of woodcuts, etchings and screen-prints.

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Geo-Natter

Selected dates between 7th May 2025 - 3rd December 2025

Interested in rock or fossils and want to find out more about Scotland's geo-heritage? Head along to Geo Natter at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow to celebrate all things geological and palaeontological!

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LGBT+ Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 27th May 2025 - 27th September 2025

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

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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!

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Our People’s Palace

20th June 2025 - 5th December 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

Discover fascinating tales of Glasgow with the 'Our People's Palace' touring display! Check out intriguing objects and stories, celebrating Glasgow's vibrant history, coming to a venue near you.

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Mini Museum Explorers at Kelvingrove

Selected dates between 20th June 2025 - 12th September 2025

Join Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum 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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Live Music at The Burrell

Selected dates between 22nd June 2025 - 6th July 2025

The Burrell Collection are hosting live music from local performers covering rock, traditional Scots, voice choirs and more. There's even opportunities to get involved and have a go yourself!

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Specialist Tour: Chronology of Fashion: 1840-1850

1st July 2025

Continuing their new Chronology of Fashion join Glasgow Museums curator Rebecca Quinton in this exploration of garments, accessories and fashion plates from the 1840s.

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Family Workshop: Pinch Pots

1st July 2025 - 2nd July 2025

This summer, join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall to learn about prehistoric archaeology and have a go at making your own pinch pot from clay!

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Burrell’s Treasures

Selected dates between 1st July 2025 - 7th August 2025

This summer families are invited to come along to the Burrell Collection and have a go at a range of arts & crafts, object handling and dress up inspired by the wonderful collection!

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 3rd July 2025 - 31st July 2025

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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Big Truck Weekend with J&M Murdoch & Son

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Get up close to big trucks both classic and modern when Riverside Museum's Big Truck Weekend with J&M Murdoch & Son returns on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July!

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Hidden Histories Tours

Selected dates between 7th July 2025 - 3rd November 2025

Curators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!

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Family Workshop: Monster Mascots

8th July 2025 - 9th July 2025

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall for their Monster Mascots workshop and Create a mascot for Glasgow 850 inspired by the creatures in the museums collection!

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Behind the Scenes - Family Friendly Tours

Selected dates between 8th July 2025 - 7th August 2025

Join the team at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer holidays for a family friendly tour of the museum stores!

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Printmaking at GoMA

Selected dates between 8th July 2025 - 7th August 2025

Celebrate Glasgow 850 by experimenting with different printmaking techniques, viewing different artworks in the exhibitions and learn more about Glasgow at GoMA!

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Land, Sea and Air Themed Crafts

Selected dates between 8th July 2025 - 7th August 2025

This summer at Riverside Museum join the Glasgow Museums team for land, sea and air themed crafts inspired by the collections!

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Celebrating Glasgow at Kelvingrove

Selected dates between 8th July 2025 - 7th August 2025

Celebrate Glasgow 850 with the Glasgow Museums team at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, use a range of materials, learn about the collection and express yourself!

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Dali Day at Kelvingrove Museum

9th July 2025

Discover more about celebrated artist Salvador Dali at Kelvingrove! There will be short curatorial talks, family activities and a chance to share your thoughts on our Dali painting.

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Autism Friendly Family Workshop: Monster Mascots

9th July 2025

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall for their Monster Mascots workshop and Create a mascot for Glasgow 850 inspired by the creatures in the museums collection!

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Specialist Tour: Treasures from the Geology Collection at GMRC

15th July 2025

Explore fossil plants and trees from Glasgow's primeval equatorial rainforest and marvel at an amazing collection of glow-in-the-dark rocks and minerals.

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Family Workshop: Crest Quest

15th July 2025 - 16th July 2025

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall on the 15th or 16th July and create a family shield inspired by the Glasgow Coat of Arms!

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Family Workshop: Printing 850

22nd July 2025 - 23rd July 2025

Celebrate Glasgow's 850th birthday by printing your own designs of iconic Glaswegian symbols at Kelvin Hall during the Summer Holidays!

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Belter Bubbles - The Giant Riverside Museum Bubble Event

26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

Whether you're 5 or 95, Belter Bubbles - The Giant Riverside Museum Bubble Event will leave you bubbling with joy!

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Family Workshop: Circus Crafts

29th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning team at Kelvin Hall for their Circus Crafts workshop where you will make paper craft activities inspired by the Kelvin Hall circus!

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Autism Friendly Family Workshop: Circus Crafts

30th July 2025

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning team at Kelvin Hall for their Autism Friendly Circus Crafts workshop where you will make paper craft activities inspired by the Kelvin Hall circus!

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