Glasgow Museums
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Glasgow Museums offer something for everyone. 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 our museums is free, most have café facilities and a shop, and we 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.
The museums opening times are 10.00am - 5.00pm, except Fridays and Sundays, when the museums are open from 11.00am - 5.00pm.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) and The Burrell Collection are open to the public daily.
Scotland Street School Museum, St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Provand's Lordship, Glasgow Museums Resource Centre and the People's Palace are closed to the public on Mondays however the Winter Gardens, adjacent to the People's Palace are open 7 days a week.
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Upcoming Events at Glasgow Museums
Domestic Bliss
Domestic Bliss is a new exhibition that brings together works from Glasgow Museums' collection to reflect on GoMA's building history as a former house, Royal Exchange and civic space!
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Clara Ursitti: Roots/Routes
Glasgow-based artist Clara Ursitti presents 'Roots/Routes' an exhibition of new work following research residencies with communities in North Eastern Ontario, Canada.
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Coming into View: Photographing Glasgow
The 'Coming into View: Photographing Glasgow' exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery celebrates the work of amateur photographer Eric Watt through the mid-late 20th Century.
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Special Interest Tours
Meet the specialist staff at GMRC and learn about their area of the museum collection... come and discover something new!
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Art Book Cub
In the beautiful setting of the Gallery of Modern Art the Art Book Club meet once a month to discuss a selected fiction book connected to the current exhibitions!
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Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
Glasgow Musuems Resource Centre is home to over a million treasures, come and see for yourself on one of their regular Behind the Scenes Tours!
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GoMA Talks & Tours
Enjoy a free guided tour of Scotland's most visited modern art gallery, Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art!
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Mindful Art Sessions
Looking for ways to feel calmer, happier? Join GoMA and explore your creativity in a safe, non-judgmental space while experiencing a guided meditation and reconnect with your body and sensations.
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Lord Mungo Murray Talk Series
Kelvingrove Art Gallery are hosting a series of talks focusing on their newly acquired 17th Century Portrait of Lord Mungo Murray, by renowned artist John Michael Wright.
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Tea and Tour Tuesdays
Explore a different theme and a new museum each month at one of Glasgow Museums' Tea and Tour Tuesdays!
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Open Studio
Join GoMA for one of their Open Studio creative sessions and explore simple mark making techniques, unleash your creativity and unwind!
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Toddler Time at Kelvingrove
Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for their regular Toddler Time sessions on Fridays!
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GMRC Themed Tours
Join staff at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre for a themed tour of the collections stored at this unique site!
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Gallery of Modern Art
Gallery of Modern Art Royal Exchange Square,
Glasgow City Centre G1 3AH
Situated 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!
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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
200 Woodhead Road,
Glasgow South Side G53 7NN
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is a purpose-built store for Glasgow Museums' collections when they're not on display in the venues.
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Kelvin Hall
1445 Argyle Street,
Glasgow West End G3 8AW
Kelvin Hall stands on the banks of the River Kelvin opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End of Glasgow.
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street,
Glasgow West End G3 8AG
Kelvingrove 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!
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Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens
People's Palace and Winter Gardens Glasgow Green,
Glasgow City Centre G40 1AT
The 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.
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Provands Lordship
3 Castle Street,
Glasgow City Centre G4 0RB
Step back in time and discover Glasgow’s unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city.The Provand's Lordship, which was built in 1471...
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Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse Place,
Glasgow West End G3 8RS
Visit 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.
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Scotland Street School Museum
225 Scotland Street,
Glasgow South Side G5 8QB
Scotland Street School Museum was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and offers a fascinating glimpse into schooldays of the past.
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St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art
2 Castle Street,
Glasgow City Centre G4 0RH
The 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.
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The Burrell Collection
2060 Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow South Side G43 1AT
Please note: The Burrell Collection is temporarily closed until 2020 for refurbishmentThe Burrell Collection is part of Glasgow Museums and is free to...
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Gallery of Modern Art
Situated 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 more
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is a purpose-built store for Glasgow Museums' collections when they're not on display in the venues.
Read more
Kelvin Hall
Kelvin Hall stands on the banks of the River Kelvin opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End of Glasgow.
Read more
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove 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 more
Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens
The 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 more
Provands Lordship
Step back in time and discover Glasgow’s unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city.The Provand's Lordship, which was built in 1471...
Read more
Riverside Museum
Visit 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 more
Scotland Street School Museum
Scotland Street School Museum was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and offers a fascinating glimpse into schooldays of the past.
Read more
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art
The 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 more
The Burrell Collection
Please note: The Burrell Collection is temporarily closed until 2020 for refurbishmentThe Burrell Collection is part of Glasgow Museums and is free to...
Read more
The Glasgow Gallery
The Glasgow Gallery is a contemporary art gallery on Bath Street in Glasgow City Centre, which was established in 2017.
Read more
By Distinction Art
Based in the heart of Glasgow's West End, we are specialists in contemporary Scottish art, unique contemporary jewellery .After over 30 years success...
Read more
Compass Gallery
Compass Gallery, Glasgow's longest established Contemporary Art Gallery has built its longstanding reputation for supporting the careers of the newly...
Read more
Glasgow Print Studio
Fine arts printmaking is a creative activity that can be enjoyed by all and Glasgow Print Studio provides opportunities for everyone to experience, enjoy...
Read more
Backdoor Gallery
The Backdoor Gallery hosts a diverse programme of exhibitions all year round providing a platform for local artists to showcase their work, to bring the...
Read more
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
The Hunterian is Scotland’s oldest public museum and home to over a million magnificent items ranging from meteorites to mummies and Mackintosh. Within...
Read more
Subversion Gallery
Pop & urban art specialists, Subversion Gallery is based in Glasgow's lively West End & brings you the best in new, distinctive & exclusive works from the most exciting UK & International artists!
Read more
Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery
Clydebank Museum opened in 1980 in Clydebank Town Hall. It was originally operated by volunteers drawn from the local communities that had lobbied for...
Read more
Awestruck Art Gallery
Awestruck Art Gallery is an independent Gallery just outside Glasgow which opens the public’s eyes to a diverse range of art mediums including painting...
Read more
Hidden Lane Gallery
The Hidden Lane Gallery opened its doors for the first time in early November 2009. In the former hearse and limousine garage of the local funeral undertakers...
Read more
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