Take a look at what’s been going on behind the scenes at the People’s Palace since refurbishment began.
Find out more⤵️
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/peoples-palace
The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
#HeritageFund #NationalLottery
We've got some great activities for you play with here at the People's Palace.
Take part in our 'Robin Trail' and search for Robins perched throughout the museum.
Rummage through our 'Dressing Up Trail' and find your favourite pieces.
Let us know what you think in our 'Draw Your Favourite Object' activity and add it to our gallery.
And get yer picture taken Doon the Watter in our 'Whit's the Banter?' trail while testing your knowledge of Scottish words and phrases!
These activities are self-led at your leisure.😍
#PeoplesPalace #SocialHistory #GlasgowHistory #MuseumActivities #InteractiveMuseum #GlasgowMuseums #ExploreGlasgow #LocalHistory #MuseumFun #RobinTrail #DressingUpTrail #DrawYourFavouriteObject #Banter
We love seeing new stories pop up in the visitor gallery as part of our 'Draw Your Favourite Object' activity. Everyone is welcome to let us know what you think and share a bit of banter. We appreciate it! 😍
#PeoplesPalace #SocialHistory #GlasgowHistory #VisitorGallery #ShareYourStory #ArtActivity #MuseumExperience
For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
(Robert Burns)
That's us back to regular opening times at the People's Palace.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
#PeoplesPalace #SocialHistory #GlasgowHistory #Hogmanay #HappyNewYear
This Glasgow air is fairly crisping up, and the leaves outside The People's Palace are dropping in beautiful autumnal shades. The crows are loving it and have been gathering on The Green for a good blether. ☺️
It's World Smiles Day today, and you've been letting us know in our Draw Your Favourite Object activity just how you feel about our beloved Mr Happy! This 1980s toy continues bringing joy. Glasgow Smiles Better!
#WorldSmilesDay #MrHappy #GlasgowsMilesBetter #HappyDrawings #ShareYourSmiles
Glasgow Museums Podcast
Would you like a little extra Glasgow Museums? Well we are pleased to announce that we’ll be offering just that, by launching our very own podcast.
Each episode will offer a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of Glasgow Museums. Expect discussions about exhibitions and current affairs as well as musings and insights from the people at the heart of the sector.
Stay tuned for the release date of the first episode and in the meantime be sure to follow us on the Glasgow Museums Podcast Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/glasgowmuseums
Let us know in the comments any topics that you would like to hear us discuss.
#GMPodcast
Legacies of Slavery in Glasgow Museums and Collections
Legacies of Slavery in Glasgow Museums and Collections
#SlaveryRemembranceDay #SlaveryMadeGlasgow
Today is UNESCO’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. To mark this important event, Glasgow Museums has launched a blog that explores links between the city’s museums and slavery.
The newly launched blog contains posts by Glasgow Museums’ curatorial team highlighting examples of the links between the collection and slavery, including the famous Glassford Family Portrait (on display at the People’s Palace), Glasgow’s contribution to the Confederates in the American Civil War (as detailed in the Blockade Runners display at Riverside Museum) and an enslaved black page in an embroidered panel from the early 1700s (in storage at GMRC).
Read more: http://bit.ly/2MrOwXl
'A Fashionable Accessory' - Rebecca Quinton, Research Manager, Glasgow Museums.
Embroidered panel, about 1700-1715, Made in Britain (Glasgow Museums, Burrell Collection, 29.92) © Glasgow Museums
BSL Tours at Glasgow Museums
BSL Tours at Glasgow Museums
We run monthly free British Sign Language (BSL) guided tours in three of our museum venues. The tours are run by volunteers who are fully trained in BSL. Upcoming dates and venues are listed below.
With thanks to Louise, Muriel and Gail.
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/bsl-tours-at-glasgow-museums