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Whether you want to find out more about an artist, come with your class to see how we used to live, see the latest in contemporary art, or simply meet a friend for coffee, there is a museum for you!
Admission to all Glasgow Life museums is free, most have café facilities and a shop, and they warmly welcome children. A small entry charge may apply to some temporary exhibitions. The National Trust for Scotland manages Pollok House on behalf of Glasgow City Council and charges apply during summer months.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: This is Glasgow's most popular museum, with a collection of over 8,000 works of art from around the world. Explore the 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more.
Riverside Museum: This museum tells the story of Glasgow's shipbuilding and maritime history. It has a collection of over 2,000 exhibits, including ships, boats, and marine engines. Visitors can also learn about the history of shipbuilding in Glasgow and Scotland.
The Burrell Collection: This is one of the finest art collections in the world, with over 8,000 works of art from Europe, Asia, and Africa. Highlights include paintings by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Monet; sculptures by Rodin and Michelangelo; and decorative arts from China and Japan.
Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA): This museum is dedicated to modern and contemporary art. It has a collection of over 5,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and installations. Visitors can also see temporary exhibitions of new and emerging artists.
People's Palace and Winter Gardens: This museum tells the story of Glasgow's working class history. It has a collection of over 50,000 objects, including furniture, clothing, and household goods. Visitors can also see the Winter Gardens, a beautiful Victorian glasshouse with over 2,000 plants.
Provand's Lordship: This is a 15th century merchant's house, one of the oldest buildings in Glasgow. It has been restored to its original condition and now tells the story of life in Glasgow in the 15th century.
Scotland Street School Museum: This is a former school that has been converted into a museum. It tells the story of education in Glasgow from the 19th century to the present day.
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: This museum tells the story of religion in Glasgow from the early Middle Ages to the present day. It has a collection of over 2,000 objects, including religious artifacts, paintings, and sculptures.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre: Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is the store for the museums' collections when they are not on display across Glasgow Life's museums.
Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!
READ MOREEnjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
READ MOREThe Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!
READ MOREKelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
READ MOREAndy's Man Club meets every Monday at 7pm in the Activity Space at Kelvin Hall... come along for a brew, a biscuit and a chat.
READ MOREGlasgow 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 MOREJoin 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 MOREKelvingrove's Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects weekly sessions offer free hands-on fun designed for families with children!
READ MOREUndoing It at the Gallery of Modern Art is a new solo exhibition by Canadian/Irish artist Ciara Phillips, of woodcuts, etchings and screen-prints.
READ MOREInterested in rock or fossils and want to find out more about Scotland's geo-heritage? Head along to Geo Natter at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow to celebrate all things geological and palaeontological!
READ MOREJoin curators at The Burrell Collection on a journey through the galleries uncovering hidden LGBTQ+ histories from their collection!
READ MORETo celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, students from Shawlands Academy have teamed up with Glasgow Life Museums to celebrate by curating this touring exhibition!
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREDiscover 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.
READ MOREThroughout the year Glasgow Museums Resource Centre holds Specialist Tours where you can join the curators for an in depth look at the collections!
READ MOREEnjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
READ MORECurators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!
READ MOREJoin the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.
READ MOREThe Milky Way is part of a touring programme for Feed – an arts-based project that promotes inclusive, sustainable approaches to infant feeding and public space.
READ MOREJoin Alison Brown, Curator for European Decorative Art and Design for a store visit looking at Jessie Marion King's celebration of the natural world.
READ MOREHighlighting the complete set of the Kelmscott Press, together with items from manuscript holdings & newspaper archive, join Mitchell Library for an exploration of William Morris-related collections.
READ MOREThis illustrated talk, given by Curator of European Art, Pippa Stephenson-Sit, explores an important, previously overlooked artist in light of this new exhibition.
READ MOREJoin Alison Brown, Curator for European Decorative Art and Design 1851-present for an exploration of the abundant flora and fauna in the Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style Gallery.
READ MOREMeet with Curator Jane Flint at Kelvin Hall to look at some of the range of worked stone objects in Glasgow Life Museums' Prehistoric Archaeology Collection.
READ MOREJoin Ralph Moffat, Curator of European Arms and Armour, to find out more about horses, their equipment, and their role in war.
READ MOREJoin Curator of British Art Jo Meacock to explore three paintings by Scottish artists influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites' radical new ideals about painting nature.
READ MOREJoin GoMA on Saturday 20th September for an artist talk with Hock-Aun Teh, whose work 'Fitness is energy' is currently on show in their Gallery 2 exhibition 'Through line'.
READ MORECreate your own mini watercolour landscape full of colour and movement inspired by the Impressionist style at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
READ MOREThis talk at the Mitchell Library will examine two forms of popular entertainment that engaged with race in ways both controversial and subversive.
READ MORECome join us at the Gallery of Modern Art for a late opening celebrating Black History Month through art.
READ MOREWalls That Speak is a two-part workshop with Glasgow Museums Intercultural Youth Group as part of Black History Month 2025.
READ MORECome along and take part in three family workshops exploring Black History using objects and collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
READ MOREJoin the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall for their Monster Mascots workshop and Create a mascot for Glasgow 850 inspired by the creatures in the museums collection!
READ MOREThis talk explores the rehanging of the Glassford portrait in Kelvingrove and how it may shape approaches to exploring histories and legacies of enslavement in Glasgow Museums moving forward.
READ MOREKings, Queens, Knights and Jesters, come ye along to the Burrell Collection on Saturday 18th October and step into the Middle Ages for a Medieval family day bursting with early modern fun!
READ MOREDon't miss a screening of two original short films directed by Manu Kurewa, followed by a short Q&A at Kelvin Hall on Wednesday 22nd October.
READ MORETake part in a three-stop tour of Black and Brown artists on display in Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art as part of Black History Month.
READ MOREJoin Nelson Cummins, the curator of Legacies of Empire and Slavery, for a tour of the Burrell Collections hidden Colonial Histories.
READ MORESituated in the heart of the city, GoMA is Scotland's most visited modern art gallery displaying work that highlights the interests, influences and working methods of artists from around the world!
READ MOREGlasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is a purpose-built store for Glasgow Museums' collections when they're not on display in the venues.
READ MOREKelvin Hall stands on the banks of the River Kelvin opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End of Glasgow.
READ MOREKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of both Glasgow's and Scotland's most popular free attractions boasting an extensive collection of over 8000 objects displayed across 22 themed galleries!
READ MOREThe People’s Palace, set in historic Glasgow Green, tells the story of the people and city of Glasgow from 1750 to the end of the 20th century.
READ MOREStep back in time and discover Glasgow's unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city... The Provand's Lordship!
READ MOREVisit the Riverside Museum for FREE and experience the wonder of Glasgow's industrial heritage in this striking building designed by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid.
READ MOREScotland Street School Museum was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and offers a fascinating glimpse into schooldays of the past.
READ MOREThe award-winning St Mungo Museum is a haven of tranquillity in a bustling city. This museum is named after Glasgow's patron saint, who brought the Christian faith to Scotland in the 6th century.
READ MOREHoused in its purpose-built home surrounded by beautiful parkland, The Burrell Collections is ranked amongst the most significant civic museum collections in the UK!
READ MORECompass Gallery, a not for profit charity, is Glasgow's longest established contemporary Art Gallery.
READ MOREWorking with Glasgow based curation team Violet & Green, Scotia Gallery provides a unique, professional platform for artists of all disciplines.
READ MOREKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of both Glasgow's and Scotland's most popular free attractions boasting an extensive collection of over 8000 objects displayed across 22 themed galleries!
READ MOREBased in the heart of Glasgow City Centre, scotlandart.com boasts one of the largest collections of original art in Scotland.
READ MOREAwestruck Art Gallery is an independent Gallery just outside Glasgow which opens the public's eyes to a diverse range of art mediums including painting, photography and crafts.
READ MOREHolding regular exhibitions throughout the year, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography displays the work of both Scottish and international photographers.
READ MOREThe Modern Institute hosts a yearly programme across its two spaces in Glasgow, as well as participating in major art fairs.
READ MOREVeneer is an elegant gallery space located in the West End of Glasgow, close to the famous Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
READ MOREHolding regular exhibitions throughout the year, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography on High Street displays the work of both Scottish and international photographers.
READ MOREThe Glasgow Gallery is a contemporary art gallery on Bath Street in Glasgow City Centre, which was established in 2017.
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