From its foundation, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has been shaped by empire and slavery. This tour led by Nelson Cummins, Curator of Legacies of Slavery and Empire will explore this history in the present day Kelvingrove through a tour of some of the current galleries and displays in the museum.
This event is part of Black History Month Scotland 2025, to find out about more events and see the full programme please visit www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Follow us on Facebook and join the What's On Scotland Group!Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
READ MOREKelvingrove's Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects weekly sessions offer free hands-on fun designed for families with children!
READ MOREA 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.
READ MORECurated by artist Rachel Mimiec, this display in Kelvingrove's Community Gallery features props, costumes, and photography from all Creative Citizens productions!
READ MOREJoin Tea Green at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum this December for an unmissable winter market featuring an inspiring showcase of independent creative businesses based all across Scotland!
READ MOREIn the depths of winter warm your soul and explore a rich selection of music, which weaves between past and present with the Scottish Ensemble at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
READ MORECome and celebrate how Barbie has inspired generations across the world for almost seventy years when Barbie®: The Exhibition comes to Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
READ MOREJoin the Scottish Ensemble at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum for Concerts for a Summer's Night... a musical celebration of the summer solstice!
READ MORE
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!
READ MORE
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
READ MORE
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!
READ MORE
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!
READ MORE
Join a Scottish Rogue whisky pub crawl through the city of Glasgow and delve into the history of the city, exploring its deep connections with the Scotch whisky industry!
READ MORE
Explore the past, present and future of Glasgow's whisky with a Scottish Rogue Distillery Experience!
READ MORE
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
READ MORE
Explore the fascinating history of The Glasgow School of Art with an exclusive tour of their Archives and Collections at The Whisky Bond on the first Thursday of each month!
READ MORE
To celebrate Glasgow's 850th Anniversary The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour have launched The Merchant City Stroll... it's a culinary journey you won't want to miss!
READ MORE