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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.
GoMA's next main gallery exhibition is Sir John Akomfrah's Mimesis: African Soldier, a film installation which will be shown across three screens.
READ MOREJoin 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 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 MOREKelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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 MOREThis summer families are invited to come along to the Burrell Collection and have a go at a range of arts & crafts, object handling and dress up inspired by the wonderful 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 MOREAs part of Glasgow 850 celebrations St Mungo Museum are celebrating our Dear Green Place with a variety of nature inspired activities for all the family to enjoy!
READ MORECurators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!
READ MOREJoin the team at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer holidays for a family friendly tour of the museum stores!
READ MORECelebrate Glasgow 850 by experimenting with different printmaking techniques, viewing different artworks in the exhibitions and learn more about Glasgow at GoMA!
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 summer at Riverside Museum join the Glasgow Museums team for land, sea and air themed crafts inspired by the collections!
READ MORECelebrate Glasgow 850 with the Glasgow Museums team at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, use a range of materials, learn about the collection and express yourself!
READ MOREDiscover more about celebrated artist Salvador Dali at Kelvingrove! There will be short curatorial talks, family activities and a chance to share your thoughts on our Dali painting.
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 MOREAs part of the 20th Birthday Hamish McHaggis book tour, author Linda Strachan will be at Riverside Museum on Sunday 13th July holding readings and signing books!
READ MOREExplore fossil plants and trees from Glasgow's primeval equatorial rainforest and marvel at an amazing collection of glow-in-the-dark rocks and minerals.
READ MOREJoin the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall on the 15th or 16th July and create a family shield inspired by the Glasgow Coat of Arms!
READ MORECelebrate Glasgow's 850th birthday by printing your own designs of iconic Glaswegian symbols at Kelvin Hall during the Summer Holidays!
READ MOREWhether you're 5 or 95, Belter Bubbles - The Giant Riverside Museum Bubble Event will leave you bubbling with joy!
READ MOREJoin the Glasgow Life Museums Learning team at Kelvin Hall for their Circus Crafts workshop where you will make paper craft activities inspired by the Kelvin Hall circus!
READ MOREJoin the Glasgow Life Museums Learning team at Kelvin Hall for their Autism Friendly Circus Crafts workshop where you will make paper craft activities inspired by the Kelvin Hall circus!
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 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 MORENicolls Glasgow is a gallery space and online shop, located at 656 Dumbarton Road, Partick right in the heart of the Thornwood community.
READ MOREKomplex Gallery is set in the heart of a 1900s bakery in Glasgow's South Side and is a dedicated venue for modern and contemporary artworks!
READ MOREThe CCA is a unique contemporary arts organisation at the heart of Glasgow's city centre and vibrant cultural community.
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 MOREPop & 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 MOREThe Oak Tree Gallery is an Art Craft & Holistic Hub based in Helensburgh on the west coast of Scotland. We provide art classes, workshops, exhibitions, holistic classes and events.
READ MORESteeped in culture and heritage, The Glasgow Art Club has been a meeting place for generations of the city’s most innovative and creative inhabitants.
READ MOREWith over 40 years worth of expertise, Wasps are the UK's largest provider of affordable studio space for artists and creative industries!
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 MOREM Gallery Glasgow provides an exhibition space and a rich programme of workshops and events for all ages!
READ MORECastle Fine Art Glasgow offers everyone a welcoming environment to enjoy original and limited edition fine art from the country’s most innovative and talented artists.
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