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St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
2 Castle Street
Glasgow,
G4 0RH
Phone: 0141 276 1625
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This unique museum explores the importance of religion in people's lives across the world and across time. The building, which stands on the site of the medieval Bishop's Castle, was opened in April 1993.
The museum promotes the understanding and respect between people of different faiths and none. Displays occupy three floors and are divided into four exhibition areas:
- The Gallery of Religious Art
- The Gallery of Religious Life
- The Scottish Gallery, and a
- Temporary exhibition space.
In the Gallery of Religious Art you can reflect on the awesome figure of the Hindu god Shiva, Lord of the Dance. The gallery is illuminated with a wealth of colours by beautiful stained glass windows depicting Christian saints and prophets.
The Gallery of Religious Life explores the world's six main religions:
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Hinduism
- Islam
- Judaism
- Sikhism.
In this gallery you can listen to people of all religions talk about their faith. You can also meet the Mexican Day of the Dead skeleton, which celebrates the victory of life over death.
The Scottish Gallery presents the story of how religion has shaped the culture and beliefs of people in the west of Scotland from earliest times to the present. You can admire the beautiful Sharing of Faiths Banner, which celebrates the multi-faith city of Glasgow today.
Beside the museum you can contemplate in Britain’s first permanent Zen garden. It is a masterpiece of simplicity, symbolising the harmony between people and nature.
Find out about St Mungo's anti-sectarian workshops by visiting our Events pages.
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art is situated near Glasgow's magnificent Gothic cathedral and opposite Provand's Lordship, the oldest house in the city.
From the museum you can enjoy unrivalled views over both the cathedral and the Necropolis, the dramatic nineteenth-century graveyard on the hill behind.
Glasgow Faith in the City
A website which highlights Glasgow and its multi-faith nature. Visit the Glasgow Faith in the City website. Find more faith related websites on our Links page.
Leaflet
The Visit Glasgow Museums leaflet is available in six languages. Find out how to download a copy of the Visit Glasgow Museums leaflet.
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