Kelvingrove Museum of Empire Tour
This tour led by Nelson Cummins, Curator of Legacies of Slavery and Empire will explore the history in the present day Kelvingrove through a tour of some of the current galleries and displays.
About Kelvingrove Museum of Empire Tour
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.
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