Museums

Explore a wealth of art, history and heritage in our world-class, award-winning museums and galleries.

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Annual Art Competition for Young People Display

Come and see for yourself the medal winning artwork created by our talented young artists at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum - 27 September - 31 October.

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collage of various artwork including a placard with the text Black Lives Matter, a golden bowl and some African style inspired art in bright colours.

Black History Month at Glasgow Life Museums

We are proud to support Black History Month this October with a range of activities including tours and talks exploring and reflecting on Glasgow’s colonial past and its legacies, vibrant community led displays of clothing and music, and art workshops inspired by the African art in the collection.

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A sea view of South Uist from Benbecula, with mountains in the background. The sky is blue with lots of white clouds. A small beach is in the foreground with a number of green grass like plants shown.

Art Extraordinary

The work of Angus Macphee and Flora Johnstone

Learn about South Uist artists Angus Macphee and Flora Johnstone and their work celebrating their ways of life.




Art Extraordinary

William Syson Foundation donation news

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum receives funding to help more young people gain access to the arts through generous donation.

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Our publications

From museum guides to exhibition catalogues, delve into the vibrant world of artists, artefacts and their intriguing stories.

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Painting of Cowcaddens Streetscape In The 50s by Alasdair Gray showing abstract versions of tenement

Alasdair Gray's Cowcaddens comes to Kelvingrove

See this iconic painting by celebrated Glasgow artist in the Looking at Art gallery.

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Old Glasgow Cross or The Trongate, John Knox, 1826, 1352 © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Glasgow - City of Empire

A new display highlighting how the legacies of empire and slavery have shaped present day Glasgow.

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Lascars - Forgotten Seafarers

Discover the previously untold stories of the South Asian sailors of Colonial Britain.

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Photograph of a painting of Abdul Ghani, a member of Force K6 who was stationed in Scotland, and the Victoria Cross awarded to Naik Gian Singh, who fought with the British Indian Army in Burma

GlaswegAsians

A new display at Kelvingrove highlighting the South Asian contribution during World War 2.

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Curious City

Hear the new Glasgow Life Museums podcast with brilliant guests, surprising objects and quirky connections.

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Glasgow Museums at The Mitchell

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Venue Hire

Our museums are available to hire for unique wedding venues, award ceremonies, conferences and more.

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