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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.

Our People’s Palace

About Our People’s Palace

20th Jun 2025 to 5th Dec 2025
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Various Locations Glasgow
This is a free event
Event organiser/part of Glasgow Museums
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Image: Members of the Pipe Factory community group at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre selecting the objects to feature in the display.

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.

Part of Glasgow’s 850th anniversary celebrations.

You can catch the display at venues across the city:

Bridgeton Library: Friday 20 June–Friday 4 July
Glasgow City Chambers: Saturday 5–Friday 25 July
Pollok Civic Realm: Saturday 26 July–Friday 15 Aug
St Enoch Shopping Centre: Saturday 16 Aug–Friday 5 September
Netherton Community Centre: Saturday 6–Friday 26 September
Forge Shopping Centre: Saturday 27 September–Friday 17 October
Mitchell Library: Saturday 18 October–Friday 7 November
Couper Institute: Saturday 8 November–Friday 28 November
Glasgow City Chambers: Saturday 29 November–Friday 5 December

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