International Women's Day at GoMA
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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Saturday 8th Mar 2025
10:30am
Celebrate with us International Women's Day on Saturday 8th March with a day of activities and talks.
In the morning, families are invited to join us for a specially themed Saturday Art Club, 10:30am-12:30 pm, with different arts and crafts inspired by the fantastic women artists in our exhibitions - DROP IN, no booking needed, recommended ages 5-12.
In the afternoon, we'll have a series of talks by different artists and curators:
- 1.30pm, Isobel McDonald, Social History Curator – How did the introduction of compulsory education in Scotland after 1872 impact on women and girls?
- 2:15pm, Kate Davis, Visual Artist
- 3-3:15pm BREAK, refreshments available
- 3:15pm, Clare Thompson, Librarian - Women reading and working in Glasgow Libraries.
- 4pm, Katie Bruce, Producer/Curator – "Domestic Bliss". A tour of Gallery 4 highlighting the work of women artists.
Free, please book a ticket to attend the afternoon talks (whether you plan to attend all of them or just one).
Accessibility guides
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and water bowls can be provided.
Hearing loop
If you use British Sign Language, you can watch a British Sign Language introduction to GoMA.
Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts.
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cafe or restaurant
The cafe is open every day, during venue opening hours listed above, serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks.
Free wifi
Find out more about our guidelines here.
Glasgow Museums are becoming more autism aware. In 2017, the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), St Mungo’s Museum, and the Riverside Museum signed up to help Glasgow City Centre become autism-friendly. Visit our Autism Aware Microsite to find out more.
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Use Traveline Scotland to plan your trip
By train
GoMA is a short walk from both Glasgow Queen Street and Central stations.
The nearest subway station is Buchanan Street.
By bus
The gallery is located less than a 10 minute walk from Buchanan Bus Station.