Little is known of the manual workers who constructed maior Victorian buildings, but JOSEPH SHARPLES of the Hunterian, University of Glasgow, has researched about 100 of the 900 masons, joiners, bricklayers, etc. working here between 1867 and 1871. Their recruitment, prior experiences, circumstances while working, and subsequent careers, shows this famous West End building in […]
EILEEN ROSS reflects on Glasgow’s promotion of wellbeing and provision of mental health care over 200 years, in a historically rich journey from Glasgow’s first Institution at Dobbie’s Loan, to Gartnavel Royal Hospital today. This is the last time her talk will appear in WestFest. START 7PM | DOORS 6.45PM FREE ENTRY Arrive early to […]
EVERY SATURDAY IN JUNE Our weekly volunteer-led building tours are a great way to learn about the history of Kelvin Hall and take a look at how the building is being used today. Tours last about an hour. Free but please book in advance. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kelvin-hall-building-tours-tickets-267419899117 https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/ museums/venues/kelvin-hall Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow
An Autism-friendly session for young people and their families. The Glasgow Life Museums learning team will host a relaxed workshop with crafts and activities relating to the world of sport and games. A quiet space is available, numbers are limited, all activities are optional and you are welcome to come and go as you please. […]
FREE - LIMITED TICKETS Autism-inclusive workshop with celebrated storyteller Allison Galbraith. Children aged 6–12 explore imagination through narrative, character and creative play in a calm, welcoming space. BOOK HERE: TINYURL.COM/GLASGOWWESTFEST
Great films can bring back special, happy memories of people and places. This Dementia Fest, enjoy a special screening of The Demented Poets, a moving story about connection and humanity, introduced by BAFTA-winning director Ian Bustard. Other films feature the Rethink Dementia campaign, Playlist for Life and the National Library of Scotland archive. Booking is […]
Many us love the “quirkiness” of our buildings, places and spaces - but what does this mean anyway? ANN LAIRD of Friends of Glasgow West presents a visual tour, and considers the influences impacting their future. START 7PM | DOORS 6.45PM FREE ENTRY Arrive early to be sure of a seat! Advance booking only required […]
Historian and author GORDON URQUHART explores the history of Hillhead, from its origins as a holding of the powerful Gibson family and its haphazard development as a Victorian suburb, to its heyday as an independent but short-lived Burgh. START 7PM | DOORS 6.45PM FREE ENTRY Arrive early to be sure of a seat! Advance booking […]
Go behind-the-scenes in our curator led Twilight Tours at Kelvin Hall, to explore objects and artworks from The Hunterian collection. This is a chance to see seldom-displayed work from The Hunterian’s unique collection of drawings and watercolours by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, plus works by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh and Frances Macdonald McNair. tinyurl.com/twilighttour26 Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow
In this special talk and film screening, Hunterian Curator of Mackintosh and Applied Art JOSEPH SHARPLES, and National Library of Scotland Moving Image Curator ANN CAMERON will discuss Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s presence in the West End of Glasgow and his influence through built and unbuilt designs. Book: tinyurl.com/CRMWestEnd START 7PM | DOORS 6.45PM FREE ENTRY […]
Explore Charles Rennie Mackintosh's presence in the West End of Glasgow in this special talk and film screening! Hunterian Curator of Mackintosh and Applied Art Joseph Sharples and National Library of Scotland Moving Image Curator Ann Cameron will discuss Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s presence in the West End of Glasgow and his influence through built and […]
Celebrating Glasgow’s stunning architecture and cityscape, the film shows the city’s burgeoning wealth driving innovation in architecture, planning and design. Interviews with key experts include John Hume and Gavin Stamp. Archive footage explores the work of ‘Greek’ Thomson, Charles Wilson and C.R. Mackintosh. (60 minutes) START 7PM | DOORS 6.45PM FREE ENTRY Arrive early to […]
EVERY SATURDAY IN JUNE Our weekly volunteer-led building tours are a great way to learn about the history of Kelvin Hall and take a look at how the building is being used today. Tours last about an hour. Free but please book in advance. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kelvin-hall-building-tours-tickets-267419899117 https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/ museums/venues/kelvin-hall Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow
FREE - LIMITED TICKETS Argyll-based singer-songwriter Colin Bell (aka Fallen Arches) leads a hands-on songwriting workshop for children aged 6–12, from first idea to creating their own lyrics and melody. BOOK HERE: TINYURL.COM/GLASGOWWESTFEST
Historian and author GORDON URQUHART leads a historical ramble in the ancient and evolving village of Partick, discussing the old milling and industrial sites on the Kelvin and recent archaeological discoveries. BOOK HERE: TINYURL.COM/GLASGOWWESTFEST
A sketching session led by the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team. Join us for a fun and relaxed session, explore and handle objects in our museum store, then enjoy simple guided sketching and drawing activities. No experience needed, drawing materials provided. This session is held in the activity space at Kelvin Hall, led by the […]
FIONA SINCLAIR, conservation Architect, looks at the output of Victorian architect Charles Wilson, which in Glasgow included the Gartnavel Royal Asylum, the Queen’s Rooms, and Free Church College. He is most closely associated with the Park Circus development, and assisted Sir Joseph Paxton with the layout of Kelvingrove Park. START 7PM | DOORS 6.45PM FREE […]
Come and explore the fascinating museum store at Kelvin Hall and its social history collections. Handle museum objects and learn more about Kelvin Hall and the local area through the stories our collections tell. This session is led by the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team and is ideal for older adults. Advance booking required. Part […]
Come and explore the fascinating museum store at Kelvin Hall and its social history collections. Handle museum objects and learn more about Kelvin Hall and the local area through the stories our collections tell. This session is led by the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team and is ideal for older adults. Advance booking required. Part […]
What inspired the architecture of the Arlington? Dr AILSA BOYD will examine an extraordinary book on the Alhambra published by designer Owen Jones and discuss how it inspired the Victorian swimming pool and its unique Turkish bath. START 7PM | DOORS 6.45PM FREE ENTRY Arrive early to be sure of a seat! Advance booking only […]
