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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

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

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