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The Joy of Creating Art - 30 Years of Art at GoMA

This February half term, join artist Ciara Neufeldt at the Gallery of Modern Art for two free, drop-in workshops!

The Joy of Creating Art - 30 Years of Art at GoMA

About The Joy of Creating Art - 30 Years of Art at GoMA

On the 17th and 18th February, we'll use clay and sustainable fabric to represent your own joyful experiences and memories of GoMA, new or old! The sessions are aimed at families with children aged 5-12, but everyone is welcome!

This event is part of Engage's Let's Create Art, a sector-led initiative designed to provide everyone across the UK with high quality art engagement encounters and opportunities.

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Creative Citizens

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Selected dates between 7th January 2026 - 16th December 2026

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Selected dates between 16th January 2026 - 13th March 2026

Join Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!

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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

17th January 2026 - 20th December 2026

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

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Mini Museum Explorers at Riverside Museum

Selected dates between 22nd January 2026 - 12th March 2026

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Selected dates between 14th February 2026 - 14th March 2026

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Specialist Tour: Ship Models in Detail

Selected dates between 17th February 2026 - 3rd November 2026

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Student Takeover: Family Fun

21st March 2026

You can expect some free, fun family workshops and activities all inspired by the Glasgow Museum Collections at Kelvin Hall's annual Student Takeover event!

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Kelvingrove Bite - Framing the Narrative: Restoring the Dunlop Family Portrait

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Join frame conservator Sophie Kostin at Kelvingrove as she gives a unique insight into the restoration of this intricately made and lovingly conserved Victorian artefact.

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Kelvingrove Springtime Fun

Selected dates between 7th April 2026 - 16th April 2026

Explore the work of Scottish Artists in the Glasgow Museum Collection during the Spring holiday at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum!

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St Mungo’s Museum Springtime Fun

Selected dates between 8th April 2026 - 16th April 2026

Explore charms, amulets and folklore at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art's hands on activities over the Spring Holiday!

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Specialist Tour: Sails vs. Rails

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Join this tour to be pulled in two directions - find out more about the Clyde's maritime and railway heritage through GMRC's model collections, share your own knowledge and have a little fun!

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Specialist Tour: The Silk Road between Japan and Glasgow

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Specialist Tour: Aubrey Williams - Centenary Talk

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Discovering Dali

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Explore a world of dreams and imagination at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum to commemorate the birthday of Surrealist artist Salvador Dali!

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Specialist Tour: Arms and Armour

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Join Curator of European Arms and Armour, Ralph Moffat, to explore the fantastic collection housed at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre!

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Scottish Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Day

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Specialist Tour: Bill and Ben - Two Glasgow Icons

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Specialist Tour: The Secrets of Lacquer and Cinnabar

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Specialist Tour: Remembering King Charles II

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