Museums

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

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We are proud to support LGBT+ History Month

Join us for talks, trails and workshops examining how representations of LGBTQ+ culture have always existed within art and history.

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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

Annual Art Competition for Young People online exhibition

Take a look at the medal winning artwork created by our talented young artists in the Gold, Silver and Bronze galleries

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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 is at 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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