Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

200 Woodhead Road
Nitshill
Glasgow
Central Scotland
G53 7NN

Tel: +44 (0)1412 769 300
Fax: +44 (0)1412 769 305
Web: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=8


Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is the first publicly accessible store for the City's museum service. From armadillos to suits of armour, from gnus to canoes - its got it all! GMRC gives you a behind-the-scenes look at 200,000 treasures held in storage, ranging from art to botanical specimens.

Groups can book tours and activities, and there are daily public tours at 2.30pm. Please note that access to the stores is only by guided tour.

Viewing of a specific object or artwork can be arranged for you, but please give two weeks' notice.

General Information:

  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilets
  • Free on-site parking
  • Guided tours daily at 2.30pm.

 

Opening Times
(2006 times)
Monday to Thursday & Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Friday & Sunday: 11.am - 5.00pm.

Closed 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st, 2nd January.

Public guided tours at 2.30pm. Groups please book.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Free.

Directions
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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Postcode for SatNav: G53 7NN

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