Museums in Glasgow - Scotland

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World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Glasgow -Scotland Travel Guide, Tourism http://bit.ly/1ax8K87 Glasgow - Scotland Attractions, Museums Things to see in Glasgow Passes: There are no all-inclusive tourist passes in Glasgow, seeing as most of the attractions are free. However, a leaflet entitled Glasgow's Leading Attractions contains vouchers giving discounts to some attractions, such as the Willow Tea Rooms and a tour of the School of Art. This is available from the Tourist Information Centre or online Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum This gallery and museum, which underwent a £28 million refurbishment in 2006, houses 8,000 works of art, including a range of European paintings covering the 15th to the 17th centuries and the 1890s to the 1960s, as well as arms, armour, archaeology and natural history displays. There is also a collection of Egyptian treasures, a gallery dedicated to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and a Spitfire LA198 from the Glasgow Squadron. The permanent Glasgow 1900 exhibition features paintings, furniture and decorative art objects dating from turn-of-the-century Glasgow. Don't miss Salvador Dali's Christ of St John of the Cross, an affecting vision of the crucifixion painted as if from above. Opening Times: Mon-Thurs and Sat 1000-1700, Fri and Sun 1100-1700. Admission Fees: No Disabled Access: No Unesco: No Address: Kelvin Park, Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art This unusual museum has exhibitions that cover all the major religions and includes a Zen garden and a Mexican Day of the Dead skeleton. A short walk away is Glasgow Cathedral, founded by the city's patron saint, St Kentigern (or Mungo), in the sixth century - the present building dates from the 14th century. Adjacent to the cathedral is the remarkable Necropolis, a Victorian garden cemetery that has some intriguing funerary architecture including pieces by Rennie Mackintosh and Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. Opening Times: Tues-Thurs and Sat 1000-1700, Fri and Sun 1100-1700. Admission Fees: No Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: 2 Castle Street, Cathedral Square , Glasgow, United Kingdom The Burrell Collection The most famous of Glasgow's art museums, The Burrell Collection is a donation of 8,000 works of art from shipping magnate Sir William Burrell. In addition to paintings and drawings from the 15th to 19th century, the collection includes medieval European tapestries, stained glass and sculpture, as well as artworks from the Middle East and East Asia. The gallery opened in 1983, in the beautiful setting of Pollok Country Park. Also situated within the park is Pollok House , a fine old Georgian country house owned by the National Trust for Scotland. A courtesy bus runs around the park and stops at the Burrell buildings. Opening Times: Mon-Thurs and Sat 1000-1700, Fri and Sun 1100-1700. Admission Fees: No Disabled Access: No Unesco: No Address: Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom Gallery of Modern Art Centrally located in the middle of Royal Exchange Square, the Gallery of Modern Art offers an up-to-date vision within its four floors of gallery space. Showcasing the works of living artists, the gallery has an eye on the future, with a learning library and art workshops. The elegant, neoclassical building itself is worth a look and offers a calming retreat from Glasgow's hectic shopping scene. Opening Times: Mon-Wed and Sat 1000-1700, Thurs 1000-2000, Fri and Sun 1100-1700. Admission Fees: No Disabled Access: No Unesco: No Address: Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, United Kingdom Glasgow School of Art Designed by Mackintosh, the Glasgow School of Art is the great architect's masterpiece. Not only are there the organic architectural flourishes of the surprisingly airy building but also the library (containing all the original furnishings, except the chairs, which have been replaced by others designed by Mackintosh) and the Mackintosh Room , which has a selection of furniture designed for the houses he built. Since it is a working art school, admission is by guided tour only, at specified times. During the peak season, visitors are advised to reserve in advance. Opening Times: Tour times (Apr-Sep) daily 1000, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700; (Oct-Mar) daily 1100, 1500. Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: No Unesco: No Address: 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom ============================= Glasgow Travel Guide, Glasgow Tourism, Glasgow Vacation, Glasgow Attractions, Scotland Travel Guide, Scotland Tourism, Scotland Vacation, Scotland Attractions, Glasgow, Scotland , Europe, Glasgow Shopping, Glasgow Hotels, Glasgow Introduction, Glasgow Museums, Glasgow Restaurants, Glasgow Transport, Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation, Attractions, United Kingdom === Glasgow - Scotland Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation, Attractions