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Out of this World: Meet the Zoology Curator

Which creepy crawlies have blasted off into space? Which strange beasts have inspired sci-fi movies and books? Get hands on with the collections at Riverside Museum to find out more.

Out of this World: Meet the Zoology Curator

About Out of this World: Meet the Zoology Curator

Which creepy crawlies have blasted off into space? Which strange beasts have inspired sci-fi movies and books?

Get hands on with the collections in this space-themed activity to find out more.

Meet for this session on the ground floor of the museum.

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No More Sheep: Margot Sandeman on Arran

25th June 2024 - 1st June 2025

A new display focusing on the Arran artwork of Scottish artist and Glasgow School of Art graduate Margot Sandeman is now open in the Fragile Art gallery in Kelvingrove Museum and Art 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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Art For Baby

Selected dates between 23rd January 2025 - 26th June 2025

Art for Baby is a fun informal workshop that offers a space for rest and wellbeing in the Burrell Collection for parents, carers and babies.

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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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Mini Museum Explorers at Kelvingrove

Selected dates between 25th April 2025 - 18th July 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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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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Mini Museum Explorers at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 8th May 2025 - 5th June 2025

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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Sculpture and Sketch at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 10th May 2025 - 7th June 2025

Join 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!

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 15th May 2025 - 30th May 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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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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Twilight Tour: Glasgow 850

28th May 2025

From drums to coats of arms from places like Calton, Pollokshaws, Govan and Partick discover how Glasgow came into being on this Twilight Tour at Kelvin Hall!

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Hidden Histories Tours

Selected dates between 2nd June 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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Glasgow Science Festival at the Riverside Museum

5th June 2025 - 15th June 2025

Glasgow Science Festival will be at the Riverside Museum from 5th to 15th June each day from 11-3pm, with dozens of free activities for all ages!

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Autism Friendly Family Workshop: Printing 850

7th June 2025

Celebrate Glasgow's 850th birthday by printing your own designs of iconic Glaswegian symbols on this relaxed family session at Kelvin Hall!

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Weekday Wonders: The 1955 Photo Survey

10th June 2025

Explore these photos of post-war Glasgow with the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team.

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Pride At The Burrell

20th June 2025

Don't miss a celebration of pride at The Burrell Collection on Friday 20th June, co-curated with LGBTQ+ staff and volunteers!

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Scottish Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Day

28th June 2025

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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West End Bus Fest

29th June 2025

Experience the atmosphere of bygone travel and take a ride on one of GVVT's restored vintage buses on Sunday 29th June as part of WestFest 2025!

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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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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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Zip Slide the Clyde in aid of St Vincent’s Hospice

30th August 2025

Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you soar across the River Clyde on an unforgettable zip slide challenge in aid of St Vincent's Hospice!

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