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Scottish Natural Heritage has contributed to the Kelvingrove Refurbishment
European Regional Development Fund has contributed to the Kelvingrove Refurbishment
Exhibitions
Glasgow Museums has an extensive programme of exhibitions designed for all ages. Current exhibitions include those listed below. Each of our museums also has its own exhibitions section.
Discover what happens when mechanics meets imagination. To find out more and to see some exhibits in action, visit Mechanics Alive!!
A Painter of Poems – Matthjis Maris
For the first time, the Burrell Collection is showing a selection of works by the Dutch artist Matthijs Maris (1839–1917). This has been drawn from the 44 paintings, drawings and etchings collected by Sir William Burrell – the most important group of Maris' work outside the Netherlands.
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.
A great Gruffalo inspired display at Cranhill Beacon!
An exhibition of new drawings and prints by Glasgow-based artist Rob Churm.
The M74 Dig aimed to uncover the many sites of archaeological and historic importance along the route of the M74 Completion project.
The Dalek invasion has begun! Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is being taken over by some of the deadliest and scariest baddies known to the Time Lord.
The exhibition features work bought by Glasgow Museums Contemporary Art Purchasing Panel as well a gift presented by the Contemporary Art Society, London.
The young people taking part in the Rural Urban Training Scheme (RUTs) worked with staff at National Museums Scotland to create this exhibition about Britain's motorcycle industry.
Arms and Armour at Glasgow Museums
The collection of arms and armour in the care of Glasgow Museums is one of the top three such collections in the country. It is also one of the most significant in the world. It contains many rare or unique pieces, which range in date from the ancient world to the present day. Now you can see some of the collection online.
See the People's Palace and Winter Gardens online
See some of the People's Palace and Winter Gardens displays online.
Furniture in Focus – The decorated surface
This new display highlights three pieces of furniture created between 1895 and 1919 by three very different designers.
Famine – New works by Peter Howson
Celebrated Glaswegian artist Peter Howson portrays the faces of famine.
Art in Hospital at The Burrell Collection
We are delighted to present an exhibition of artworks produced by hospital patients and care home residents involved in Art in Hospital’s ongoing projects throughout Glasgow.
Fizzers – Well Kent Scottish Faces
Catch some famous Scottish faces this summer in the latest exhibition of caricatures of fizzers (faces) from the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio.
Anthony Schrag and David Malone have explored faith and sexuality with members of The Metropolitain Community Church, Quest, Al Jannah Muslim Group and individuals from a range of faiths.
An exhibition of contemporary art inspired by the life, poetry and songs of Robert Burns. It features work by a distinguished group of artists from the UK and overseas.
Riverside: A 21st-century transport museum for Glasgow
Come to Glasgow’s Museum of Transport and find out what the Riverside Project Team have been up to.
David Sherry has worked with Transforming Arts to explore what gender is and how it is defined.
Past exhibitions – Lives in Motion
Have you ever stopped to think about the role transport plays in your life? This exhibition explores objects from Glasgow Museums' transport collections and tells the stories of how they affected people's lives.
This exhibition brings together a wide-ranging selection of abstract art. Some of the works on display echo reality, while others transcend it.
You can view QuickTime files of the courtyard, Ancient Egypt gallery, Ancient Greece and Rome gallery, and the exterior of the museum by following the links under Related Downloads on the right hand side of this page.
Nuremberg Connections – a Burrell Collection trail for all the Family
The city of Nuremberg (German name Nürnberg) has been twinned with Glasgow since 1985. A trail at the Burrell Collection commemorates the anniversary visit by the Mayor of Nuremberg to the Burrell Collection on 7 October 2005.
