St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art

01/01/2025

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art and The Provand's Lordship! ✨

As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome in the New Year, we want to thank all our visitors, supporters, and community partners for making this year so special.

We can’t wait to see you in the New Year!

25/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all at the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art! ✨🎄

At this time of year, we reflect on the themes of peace, kindness, and hope that resonate across many faiths and traditions. Christmas is a time for connection, compassion, and celebration, and we send our warmest wishes to all our visitors, friends, and communities.

Whether you're celebrating Christmas or simply enjoying the festive season, may it be filled with joy and togetherness.

🎁🕊️ We look forward to welcoming you back to the museum soon! 🕊️🎁

16/12/2024

Our opening hours will change over the festive period, Tuesday 24 December to Thursday 2 January.

Please check our website for more information on all Glasgow Life Museums and plan your next visit.

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/festive-opening-hours/museums-festive-opening-hours

06/12/2024

🌸 Discover! Bodhi Day: Symbols of Buddha 🌸

Join us this weekend at the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art and celebrate Bodhi Day with a fun and creative workshop! Using the art of quilling, we’ll craft wheels, lotus flowers, and other meaningful symbols of Buddha. You could even design a unique festive gift card to share with someone special.

📅 When? Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December
⏰ Time? 1.30–4.00pm

Join us and create something beautiful this festive season! ✨



https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/bodhi-day-symbols-of-buddha

28/11/2024

Pupils from Holyrood Secondary and Cathkin High schools enjoyed a tour of Garnethill Synagogue yesterday (despite the cold!). They are working together to host an event for HMD at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art in January 2025.

28/11/2024

🌟 Discover - Angel Decorations 🌟

Join us at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art this Saturday, 30 November, from 1.30–4.00pm for a creative afternoon!

Make your own unique angel decoration using recycled materials in this free fun, hands-on workshop. Perfect for all ages and abilities.

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https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/discover-angel-decorations

21/11/2024

💍✨ Discover - Jewellery Making ✨💍

Celebrate St Clemence Day with us by creating your own unique and fun jewellery pieces! 🧵 From colourful beads to imaginative designs, this free drop-in workshop is a perfect way to get hands-on and creative.

📅 When: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November
🕜 Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Bring your friends or come solo and enjoy an afternoon of artistic fun. We can’t wait to see your sparkling creations! ✨

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/discover-jewellery-making

15/11/2024

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru. Sikhs around the world gather at the gurdwara to mark this special occasion with inspiring sermons and the singing of hymns that honour his life and teachings. The celebrations include the sharing of a free meal (langar), symbolising the values of community and equality that Guru Nanak cherished.

Wishing a joyous and blessed celebration to all who are observing!

14/11/2024

🌸✨ Discover - Paper Craft Mandalas ✨🌸

Join us this weekend for a calming and creative experience as we explore the art of mixed media mandalas! Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking to unwind, this free drop-in workshop is perfect for everyone.

📅 When: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November
🕜 Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Come along, get inspired, and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and art. We can't wait to see what you create! 🎨✨

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/discover-paper-craft-mandalas

11/11/2024

🌟The St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art would like to congratulate Scottish Interfaith Week, which this week celebrates its 20th anniversary of promoting Scotland’s rich diversity of faiths, beliefs, and cultures! 🌟

Why not visit the Scottish Interfaith Week website and discover events happening across the country, promoting understanding, respect, and dialogue between communities.

https://scottishinterfaithweek.org/event. ✨

07/11/2024

Discover - Armistice Day

Join us here at St Mungo Museum this weekend for a free family workshop to mark this important day of remembrance. Create your own poppy and reflect on the significance of Armistice Day.

📅 Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 November
🕐 1.30–4.00pm

We look forward to welcoming you!

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/discover-armistice-day

31/10/2024

✨ Happy Diwali from St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art! ✨

Diwali, the beautiful festival of lights celebrated in Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism, honours new beginnings, prosperity, and the triumph of light over darkness. It’s a time for fireworks, festive decorations, and, of course, lighting diyas - traditional clay candle holders like this one recently made in one of our free educational workshops! 🕯️

Join us at the museum to explore more of these cultural celebrations, and check out our Glasgow Museums What's On page for upcoming arts and crafts workshops. Let’s keep the light shining!

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on?venue=st+mungo+museum+of+religious+life+and+art&channel=Museums&t=&start=&end=&q=

31/10/2024

💀✨ Discover - All Souls Day - Dia de los Mu***os ✨💀

Join us at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art to learn about the vibrant Mexican festival of Dia de los Mu***os! Create your own mini shrine and explore the tradition where it’s believed the souls of loved ones visit their families. 🕯️🌸

📅 When?
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd November
🕒 Time?
1.30-4.00pm

This free workshop is family-friendly and all materials are provided. Celebrate and honour those who have passed in a beautiful and creative way. 💀❤️

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/discover-all-souls-day-dia-de-los-muertos

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24/10/2024

🍂✨ Discover! Samhain - Leaf Motif Candle Holders ✨🍂

Celebrate the end of the harvest season and the start of winter with us at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art!

Join our free educational workshop and craft your own clay candle holder, inspired by the beauty of nature. 🌿🕯️

📅 When?
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October
🕒 Time?
1.30-4.00pm

All materials provided, and families are welcome! Come along and create something special to light up the darker nights. 🌙

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/discover-samhain-leaf-motif-candle-holders

10/10/2024

🕊️ Join us for World Peace Week at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art! 🕊️

The Week of Prayer for World Peace began as a Christian initiative in 1974, and has since grown into an interfaith activity, welcoming people of all faiths and beliefs. To celebrate, we're hosting a series of FREE workshops where you can create printed prayer flags for a special display. ✨

📅 Dates & Times:
- Saturday 12 October | 1.30 - 4.00pm
- Sunday 13 October | 1.30 - 4.00pm
- Tuesday 15 October | 1.30 - 4.00pm
- Thursday 16 October | 1.30 - 4.00pm
- Saturday 19 October | 1.30 - 4.00pm
- Sunday 20 October | 1.30 - 4.00pm

No matter your background, we invite you to join us in spreading the message of peace and unity. 🌍❤️

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/celebrating-world-peace-week

Join us in creating a display of printed prayer flags to celebrate world peace week.

08/10/2024

🗓️ Join Us for a Fascinating Talk at Provand's Lordship! 🗓️

Join us on Friday, 11th October for a talk exploring the life of Prince Alemayehu, the son of Emperor Tewodros of Ethiopia and Queen Terunesh, who was drawn by Simpson while they were in retreat from Maqdala, which had been raided and looted by the British army. After his father’s su***de and his mother’s death, he was brought to the UK, where he died aged 18.

This event is free to attend, but ticketed. For more information on how to reserve a place, please visit https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/prince-alemayehu-and-william-crimean-simpson

** ACCESSABILITY - this event will take place on the 2nd floor of Provands Lordship. This historic venue is small and has stairs, and may not be accessible for people with mobility issues.**

04/10/2024

✨ Join us at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art for a Free Workshop! 🎨

Explore the vibrant puja ceremony and create your own marbling art inspired by the goddess Durga for Navaratri!

📅 Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 October
🕒 1:30 - 4:00pm
🎟️ Free entry

Perfect for all ages, this hands-on workshop celebrates creativity and culture. See you there!

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/discover-the-hindu-festival-of-navaratri

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Look at how a puja ceremony is organised then making a celebratory marbling image inspired by the goddess Durga for the festival of Navaratri.

21/09/2024

🌍 On this International Day of Peace, we invite you to reflect on the power of unity and compassion. Visit St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art to explore exhibits that inspire peace, understanding, and connection across cultures and faiths. ☮️🕊️