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Behind the Scenes - Family Friendly Tours

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!

Behind the Scenes - Family Friendly Tours

About Behind the Scenes - Family Friendly Tours

8th July 2025
10th July 2025
15th July 2025
plus 7 more date(s), see below for more info
2pm - 3pm
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
200 Woodhead Road, Glasgow South Side G53 7NN
Free but booking required
Event organiser/part of Glasgow Museums
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Behind the Scenes Tour. Family friendly tours of our museum stores. Places must be booked in advance by emailing; glmuseumsadminbookingshub@glasgowlife.org.uk or calling 0141 276 9300

Additional Dates: 10 July 2025, 15 July 2025, 17 July 2025, 22 July 2025, 24 July 2025, 29 July 2025, 31 July 2025, 05 August 2025, 07 August 2025

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