free entry to all museums
The Heritage Lottery Fund has contributed to the Riverside Museum Project
Historic Scotland has contributed to the Kelvingrove Refurbishment
Scottish Natural Heritage has contributed to the Kelvingrove Refurbishment
European Regional Development Fund has contributed to the Kelvingrove Refurbishment
Events
You will find a lively programme of events and activities at all Glasgow's museums. Current events and activities include those listed below. Each of our museums also has its own events and activities section.
Explore, discover, see and do at Glasgow Museums!
Aged between 12 and 17? Looking for something new to do? Try Kelvingrove's new youth programme!
Burrell’s Tapestries: Behind the scenes explores the stories behind the tapestries. Find out more about this exciting project and create your own tapestry at one of our free study days.
GoMA bites – taster art workshops for adults
Come and explore our exhibitions and experiment with exciting creative techniques. Find out more about future opportunities at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). No previous experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. Sessions are relaxed, informal and lots of fun!
Join Glasgow Museums’ experts in this series of tours focusing on the fascinating and unique objects stored at GMRC. And discover the stories behind the objects!
Peddlers of Pleasure – Mr Punch and His International Cousins
Launching the brand new Springburn Exhibition Space. From Saturday 27 June 2009 until June 2010, The Open Museum is proud to present a partnership exhibition with John M Blundall: Peddlers of Pleasure – Mr Punch and His International Cousins.
Faith to Faith provides an opportunity to listen, debate and discuss issues relating to religion in Scotland today.
Kelvingrove's RSPB staff, run a great range of free wildlife events and activities - learn about wildlife, and a little more about the RSPB too.
Citizenship, world religions workshops, and themed tours
Pupils have the opportunity at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art to explore Glasgow's many faith communities and learn how people of different faiths enrich and contribute to the city. Themes include active citizenship, community, faith, racism and sectarianism.
Don't miss GoMA's weekly family Saturday art club. The Saturday art club is a chance for you and your family to get creative and get messy.
The GoMA guides provide guided tours around the gallery and its current exhibitions every weekend morning and afternoon.
Free, fun and informal meditation sessions...
A programme of art classes for adults – absolute beginners welcome!
Ancient Egypt comes to Glasgow
Explore Ancient Egypt with Egyptology Scotland at the Burrell Collection.
Take a tour with Nanny Noo and her baby doll. Along the way Nanny tells nursery rhymes and sings songs about the things that you see.
Join us on our free topical tours of GMRC.
Adult art workshops at the Burrell Collection
Get practical with our free adult art workshops. Our adult art workshops compliment the Curator’s favourites gallery talks. There are some Saturday and Sunday workshops too.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum's magnificent organ was built at the turn of the last century by Lewis and Co Ltd, London. Organ recitals have been a feature of Kelvingrove ever since the building opened.
Take advantage of the new one day CRM Trail ticket. For £12 per person the ticket will give you unlimited travel on the Subway, First's bus service in Greater Glasgow, and includes entry to all participating Mackintosh attractions in and around Glasgow.
Want to know more about the Palace? If so, then you can book a tour with one of our learning assistants.
Curators' favourites at the Burrell Collection
Meet the experts and learn about their favourite objects on display.
Glasgow has a vibrant arts scene which reflects the wide range and variety of arts seen in a multi-cultural city of its size.
