Summer Of Fun At Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Museums have a whole 'Summer of Fun' planned to keep the whole family entertained across the Summer Holidays!
About Summer Of Fun At Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Science Festival at Riverside Museum
6th - 16th Jun 2024
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Join the team at Glasgow Science festival for dozens of free activities right here at Riverside Museum!
Explore how Glasgow's Transforming through the themes of transport, innovation, engineering and technology. Test your spatial skills building LEGO, play ‘laser golf’, try build your own perfectly balanced bridge and act out a comedy script with a robot.
The Glasgow Science Festival team will be here daily from 6th - 16th June between 11am and 3pm.
Activities change daily, so please check out the Glasgow Science Festival website daily timetable for all updates!
Star Wars walkabout at Riverside
15th - 16th Jun 2024
11am - 5pm
The Imperial Army have released Stormtroopers to patrol the grounds of Riverside Museum! Meet them as they surround the building! Photo opportunity! May the Force be with you.
Catch the Star Wars team at Riverside doing walkabout on 15 and 16 June - 11am - 4pm.
Characters appearing subject to change
Glasgow Science Festival at Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery
15th - 16th Jun 2024
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Find the Glasgow Science Festival team in the centre hall at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, with free activities linked to the collections and their theme Glasgow’s Transforming.
Go on a treasure hunt, explore the world with virtual reality, play a rocket launch game and discover languages spoken in Glasgow.
Please check the Glasgow Science Festival website for more information on the activities.
Riverside Museum: Mini Museum Explorers - Doon the water
20th Jun 2024
11am - Midday & 1pm - 2pm
Mini Museum Explorers sessions are back at Riverside. A fun, creative session aimed at under 5s and their grown-ups. The sessions give children a chance to explore museum themes through objects play, STEM and art activities along with music and stories to discover more about the museum objects.
Doon the water - Set sail for creative play, songs and stories on trips doon the water by boat! We will be looking at boats, wildlife and finding treasure!
This session takes place on Thursday 20 June 11:00 -12:00. It is also on at the later time of 13:00 - 14:00. Drop in. Free to attend. No booking required.
Scottish Jaguar Enthusiasts' Day 2024 at Riverside Museum
29th Jun 2024
10am - 4pm
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.
There will be E-types – the most beautiful car in the world according to Enzo Ferrari himself, Classic XK – the 120, 140 and 150, Jaguar Saloons such as the Series XJ as well as Mark 2 and S-types. Representing the present day there will be XK8 and XKR, plus F-type, and SUV style Jaguars. As well as this there will be Saloons, Coupe, Convertible and racing machines, showcasing the Jaguar Heritage.
It's a must for all car fans! See all of this all outside Riverside Museum for one day only.
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: Discover - Window Art Sun Catchers
29th - 30th Jun 2024
1.30pm - 4pm
Inspired by our fab stained glass let’s make our own window decorations.
Provand's Lordship: Wonderful Weaving
1st - 4th Jul 2024
1.30pm - 4pm
Learn how to make a simple weave from recycled fabrics. We’ll also discover from where and how people got their clothing in the ‘olden days.’ Have fun and take your weave home!
Burrell Collection: Around The World
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2nd July - 8th Aug
1.30 - 4.00 pm
Join us at the Burrell over the summer holidays for a whole host of free family activities including arts and crafts and sporty sessions. We will be getting inspired by the collections and finding out where in the world these items came from. Perfect to put you in the mood for summer holidays, exciting destinations and adventures!
Kelvin Hall: Badge Making
2nd, 23rd & 24th July
1.30pm - 3.30pm
In this session you can make badges from recycled materials. Why not take inspiration from some of the museum objects in the displays at Kelvin Hall?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: Summer under the waves
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2nd July - 8th August
1.30pm - 4pm
Discover more about our marine collection and the stories they’ve inspired, then create your own deep sea inspired wonder.
Gallery of Modern Art: Offerings to the Earth
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2nd July - 7th August
1.30pm - 4pm
Throughout the summer we offer workshops inspired by our current exhibitions, including “Offerings for Escalante”, by Enzo Camacho and Ami Lien, part of Glasgow International. Activities will range from collage to clay and recycled materials sculptures.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre: Hands-on History at GMRC
Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th July and 6th August
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Come and explore our amazing collections at the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre and discover more about life in the past, from medieval knights to Roman soldiers. Get up close to real objects and take part in fun, hands-on activities.
Provand's Lordship: Echoes of the past
7 July and 27 July
11am - 4pm
Go back in time and join Virginie and Glen of Living History Scotland Ltd and hear the wonderful sounds of 16th century Renaissance music and song from the court of James V and Mary Queen of Scots. Listen to the soothing sounds of the lute, Renaissance guitar and historic Scots and French songs All this in the stunning surroundings of Provands Lordship Glasgow’s oldest house.
Kelvin Hall: Circus Animals
9th, 10th, 30th & 31st July
1.30pm - 3.30pm
In this workshop you can make papercraft elephants, inspired by historic images of the circus at Kelvin Hall.
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: Patterns and Prints
9 and 10 and 14 and 15 July
1.30pm - 4pm
Inspired by the printed patterns around the museum, make an original printed picture or gift card. Surprise someone special with a lovely handmade present! Try a variety of printmaking techniques.
Kelvin Hall: Animal Prints
16th, 17th July and 6th August
1.30pm - 3.30pm
The 'Animal Print' workshops are an introduction to poly-tile printing, where participants can make animal prints inspired by the collections in the museums stores at Kelvin Hall.
Provand's Lordship: Dress Back in Time
16-18 July and 20-21 July
1.30pm - 4pm
Who doesn’t love to dress-up in period costume? Have fun becoming a Lord, a Lady or even a naughty jester. Then pose for a selfie portrait. You can also dress your own dolly peg and make a lavender Tussy Mussy to take home!
Riverside Museum: Fire Engine Rally
20th - 21st Jul 2024
10am - 4pm
Join us for the Fire Engine Rally! Enjoy the sight of these magnificent fire fighting machines of the past and present in all their glory at Riverside Museum. Climb aboard vintage vehicles, take the wheel and get that all important selfie!
This event is a collaboration in association with the Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust.
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: Wheels on Fire
23-26 July and 28-29 July
1.30pm - 4pm
We’ll make a mini chariot with recycled materials, then decorate it with symbols and ‘go faster stripes’ before imaginative play! We will discover the meanings of wheels (and circles) in world faiths too!
Provand's Lordship: Tiny Wee Worlds
30 and 31 July and 3 and 4 August
1.30pm - 4pm
Using real moss, succulent plants and mini landscape rocks, you’ll make a mini terrarium. You can then decorate and personalise a lid for your small bottle or jar. Your terrarium world will become an enclosed ecosystem!
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: Dance to your own drum
6th - 11th Aug 2024
1.30pm - 4pm
Using recycled materials, we will be making different kinds of musical instruments from all over the world inspired by objects on display in the museum.
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Other Events at Various Venues or Glasgow Museums
Discover! Weekend Sessions
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
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Saturday Art Club
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
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
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
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
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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Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects
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
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
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LGBT+ Tours at The Burrell Collection
Join curators at The Burrell Collection on a journey through the galleries uncovering hidden LGBTQ+ histories from their collection!
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Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest
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.
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Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now
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
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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Kelvingrove Bites
Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
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Hidden Histories Tours
Curators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!
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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection
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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Art for Baby at GoMA
Art for Baby at GoMA is a weekly workshop for babies and their carer, to experience contemporary art in a relaxed and welcoming environment!
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The Milky Way
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.
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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours
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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My Kingdom For A Horse! Arming Your Horse For Battle
Join Ralph Moffat, Curator of European Arms and Armour, to find out more about horses, their equipment, and their role in war.
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Truth To Nature: The Pre-Raphaelites and Scotland
Join Curator of British Art Jo Meacock to explore three paintings by Scottish artists influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites' radical new ideals about painting nature.
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Artist Talk - Hock-Aun Teh
Join GoMA on Saturday 20th September for an artist talk with Hock-Aun Teh, whose work 'Fitness is energy' is currently on show in their Gallery 2 exhibition 'Through line'.
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Mini Watercolour Landscapes
Create your own mini watercolour landscape full of colour and movement inspired by the Impressionist style at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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Artist Tour: Ciara Phillips, Undoing it
Canadian/Irish artist Ciara Phillips will be giving two short tours of her exhibition Undoing it at the Gallery of Modern Art on Saturday 27th September!
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Kelvingrove Museum of Empire
This tour led by Nelson Cummins, Curator of Legacies of Slavery and Empire will explore the history in the present day Kelvingrove through a tour of some of the current galleries and displays.
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Magical October at Riverside Museum
Riverside Museum are getting ready for a magical October, with lots of fun activities planned as their street undergoes an enchanted makeover!
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Talk: Performing Race and Empire in Victorian Glasgow
This talk at the Mitchell Library will examine two forms of popular entertainment that engaged with race in ways both controversial and subversive.
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Come join us at the Gallery of Modern Art for a late opening celebrating Black History Month through art.
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Walls That Speak is a two-part workshop with Glasgow Museums Intercultural Youth Group as part of Black History Month 2025.
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Family Workshop: Monster Mascots
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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Come along and take part in three family workshops exploring Black History using objects and collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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Black History Month: celebrating the works of Black artists on display at GoMA
Join GoMA for three days of art making, where they celebrate the works of Black artists on display in their galleries.
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This talk explores the rehanging of the Glassford portrait in Kelvingrove and how it may shape approaches to exploring histories and legacies of enslavement in Glasgow Museums moving forward.
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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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Medieval Day
Kings, Queens, Knights and Jesters, come ye along to the Burrell Collection on Saturday 18th October and step into the Middle Ages for a Medieval family day bursting with early modern fun!
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Don't miss a screening of two original short films directed by Manu Kurewa, followed by a short Q&A at Kelvin Hall on Wednesday 22nd October.
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Take part in a three-stop tour of Black and Brown artists on display in Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art as part of Black History Month.
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Join Nelson Cummins, the curator of Legacies of Empire and Slavery, for a tour of the Burrell Collections hidden Colonial Histories.
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