Scotland Street School Museum

HAPPY FIRST DAY BACK AT SCHOOL!🎉 We hope everyone had a fantastic Summer Holiday and has had a great first day back! 📚🎓

Great competition from our Citizens Theatre friends!

There’s still plenty of time to GO LIVE! at Glasgow Green with us. All weekend from 10am- 7pm

Visit Glasgow Museums this weekend at GO LIVE! at the Green where you can see lots of what they offer across the city!

What a day at GO LIVE! Lots of fun free activities, still plenty of time to join in the fun! Pop in and say hello at Glasgow Green.

Join us this weekend for; Sat - Make an Inspirational flower posters with Fizza Kaneez! Sun - Make an Eid-ul-Adha Lantern with Fizza Kaneez
Both activities are free & drop-in from 1:30PM - 4:00PM.

Join us fr a special season of talks in celebration of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 150th Birthday. Alan MacDonald presents: An overview, and filling in the gaps. Wednesday the 8th of August, 2pm FREE!

Make an Inspirational flower posters with Fizza Kaneez! Be inspired by colourful floral patterns in our GlaswegAsian exhibition. Design a unique decorative poster using various printing techniques. Unleash your creativity and unwind. Everyone welcome. Saturday 11 August Free - Drop-in from 1:30PM - 4:00PM.

Early Learning is an ongoing action research project produced by independent curators and practitioners, Katy West and Mhari McMullan.
The project explores the legacy of Friedrich Froebel’s Kindergarten educational method through workshops, events and unique commissions from artist fathers and their young children. The work for Glasgow International 2018 has been developed over a year with a group of artists (dads) and their kids.
As a starting point Mhari and Katy presente...d Froebel’s Gifts & Occupations to the group, and let adults and children explore their possibilities. The outcomes have varying levels of co-authorship. Some things were worked on together as a group, and some were worked on more individually by the children, working in their own way.
Photography by Alan Dimmick
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Glasgow Museums will be down on the Green from today celebrating the start of the European Championships. We have various Open Museum handling kits for all the family, come along and join in with the fun! http://bit.ly/2KfCmdO

We may not be open on a Monday but there is still plenty to see and do and we'll be back open tomorrow from 10am!

80 Years of the Beano - A Celebration! Join Kelvin Hall as they celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Beano comic with a day of free fun and mischief! Sat 28th July from 11am - 4pm!

Make an Inspirational flower posters with Fizza Kaneez! Be inspired by colourful floral patterns in our GlaswegAsian exhibition. Design a unique decorative poster using various printing techniques. Unleash your creativity and unwind. Everyone welcome. Saturday 11 August Free - Drop-in from 1:30PM - 4:00PM.

It's happening today! Join us for the FREE Great Big Mackintosh Bus Tour, stopping in at Kelvingrove Museum, Scotland Street School Museum, Kelvin Hall, and other Mackintosh venues across Glasgow. Timetable and more information here: http://bit.ly/2L90LTH

The Great Big Mackintosh Bus Tour is on this Saturday 21 July! A FREE vintage bus service, provided by the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust, will pick you up and drop you off between: Kelvin Hall, Mackintosh at the willow, Mackintosh House @ Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery , The Lighthouse, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Scotland Street School Museum and Mackintosh Queen's Cross More info http://bit.ly/2L90LTH

Scotland Street School Remembered
In this film, artist/filmmaker Margaret Moore revisits the history of Scotland Street School and the surrounding community through the recollections of former pupils who attended the school from the 1920s until its closure in 1979. Showing daily at 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm until Sunday 30 September (except Sunday 10, 17 and 24 June).
... Free - Drop-in - no ticket required
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The Great Big Mackintosh Bus Tour is coming soon! Hop aboard for a rewarding day out at our museums and other Mackintosh venues with FREE specially planned activities! Saturday 21st July, more info and full bus timetable here http://bit.ly/2L90LTH

We where here today and absolutely loved it,this was our first time visiting and we where not disappointed.

my 4 year old thought spy school was amazing and loved all the activities. Defo a great day out

We went to Spy School today and had a great time. Although it was very busy there was plenty of resources and activities. Our 9 yr old loved it and even the teenager looked like she was having fun. Well done on organising it and coping with the large number of people. And all for free (or a small donation ...�)

We had a fab afternoon at Santa School today. Loved all of the craft activities and Elfis and the head were just brilliant. Our kids (age 3 and 7) haven't stopped talking about it. Highly recommend..... thank you to all the staff involved ��

Visited Spy School yesterday with an 11 year old and 12 year old and we all had a great time. Being a free event, it was understandably very busy but Allan greeted us very warmly and informed of us some waiting time. This did not detract from a fabulous day out. Thank you to all of your staff for a Fun-filled afternoon!

Spy school was fantastic! Spent 4hrs doing activities and mystery rooms, had a wee break for lunch in the cafe which is vending machines but you can take your own food. We're already planning our next visit xx

Spy school was amazing, well thought out and loads of activities. 3 days later and the kids are still playing spy school at home!

Santa School was lots of fun, Elvis and Elfina were great with all the kids and parents and we really enjoyed the free crafts and activity too. 10/10 for communication via social media that allowed us to secure spaces on the reserve list - very helpful and friendly- thank you!

Myself and my son have literally just left Spy School and it was incredible!! My son is 6 and he was captivated by every single part of it, just so much thought and effort put in by everyone involved. Fantastic �����

My wee boy Harry was at Wizard School today and he loved every minute of the class we arrived early to enjoy the run up as there was loads to do. After class we then went round the building and they had fantastic activities available for the kids -- well done Scotland Street hope to see more events like this

Kids were at santa school today thanks for a magical afternoon all of the staff were great, been to the museum loads and always lol great experience.



Only thing I would point out is that a bigger sign to say about parking being validated at the subway would be good, we knew about it and let a few people know that we seen going to pay.

I am just back from the Heedie tour of Scotland Street School and it was absolutely fantastic! Totally captivating and so unbelievably interesting. We loved all the hands on stuff and the scary headmaster tour guide was brilliant. My 5 and 3 year old loved it and were totally engaged for the entire 2hours. Would recommend to all! Great family day out and very interesting history.

First ever visit to Scotland Street Museum. Will definitely be back. Just been to Santa School and it was so much fun. Elfis and Elfina were fabulous and so enthusiastic. Me and my husband enjoyed it just as much as our 6yr old daughter. The crafts were good fun and getting the adults involved in the antics made it all the funnier. So well organised, well done and hope to see Santa School back next year. Have a lovely Christmas.

Fantastic experience for the whole family, both Malcom and Allan (I think - he had a beard) lol. They went way beyond and talked us through the histories and stories of the school. They involved the children in old fashioned games which was so refreshing to see. Really happy about the experience we received through out. We have also been made aware of the brilliant activities coming up in the Easter holidays etc and were given leaflets and a booklet to keep. We will most definitely be back.



Laura and family

Came today for the horrible heedie tour with my 3 & half year old, was great fun. We both loved it, very informative/ interesting and lots of practical things for the wee one to do also so she was kept entertained. It was busy but the heedie kept everyone very well organised and there were no problems. Strongly recommend & definitely be back!

Came here for spy school today. Was excellent we spent almost 5 hours there & didn’t realise it! There was so much to do. Mystery rooms were amazing especially the escapologists! Only thing that let it down was the parking.

Brilliant time today at Spy School. Loads to do and so much fun. Loved every second and so did the kids. Staff very helpful. All was great.

Been to wizard school & came back for Santa school yesterday, kids really enjoyed it we didnt leave enough time to enjoy the activities after wizard school but left plenty of time yesterday & kids had to be dragged home over 2hrs later, absolutely brilliant that its all free as at this time of year anything to do with Santa usually costs a fortune, will be kepping an eye out for future events. Special mention to Elfis & Elfina they are excellent �

Absolutely loved the 'horrible heedie' tour today! Thought the school was fab and the staff were great! Will definitely be back! �

The museum is great the kids got to interact with almost everything. Unfortunately one member of staff Oliver needs to learn how to talk to children as he gave our children into bother for going on something that wasn't cordoned off or signposted not to touch. He absolutely terrified my 8 year old to the point she was crying. I appreciate that there are historical items to view but as most of it is interactive you really can't blame the children.

We where here today and absolutely loved it,this was our first time visiting and we where not disappointed.

my 4 year old thought spy school was amazing and loved all the activities. Defo a great day out

We went to Spy School today and had a great time. Although it was very busy there was plenty of resources and activities. Our 9 yr old loved it and even the teenager looked like she was having fun. Well done on organising it and coping with the large number of people. And all for free (or a small donation ...�)

We had a fab afternoon at Santa School today. Loved all of the craft activities and Elfis and the head were just brilliant. Our kids (age 3 and 7) haven't stopped talking about it. Highly recommend..... thank you to all the staff involved ��

Visited Spy School yesterday with an 11 year old and 12 year old and we all had a great time. Being a free event, it was understandably very busy but Allan greeted us very warmly and informed of us some waiting time. This did not detract from a fabulous day out. Thank you to all of your staff for a Fun-filled afternoon!

Spy school was fantastic! Spent 4hrs doing activities and mystery rooms, had a wee break for lunch in the cafe which is vending machines but you can take your own food. We're already planning our next visit xx

Spy school was amazing, well thought out and loads of activities. 3 days later and the kids are still playing spy school at home!

Santa School was lots of fun, Elvis and Elfina were great with all the kids and parents and we really enjoyed the free crafts and activity too. 10/10 for communication via social media that allowed us to secure spaces on the reserve list - very helpful and friendly- thank you!

Myself and my son have literally just left Spy School and it was incredible!! My son is 6 and he was captivated by every single part of it, just so much thought and effort put in by everyone involved. Fantastic �����

My wee boy Harry was at Wizard School today and he loved every minute of the class we arrived early to enjoy the run up as there was loads to do. After class we then went round the building and they had fantastic activities available for the kids -- well done Scotland Street hope to see more events like this

Kids were at santa school today thanks for a magical afternoon all of the staff were great, been to the museum loads and always lol great experience.



Only thing I would point out is that a bigger sign to say about parking being validated at the subway would be good, we knew about it and let a few people know that we seen going to pay.

I am just back from the Heedie tour of Scotland Street School and it was absolutely fantastic! Totally captivating and so unbelievably interesting. We loved all the hands on stuff and the scary headmaster tour guide was brilliant. My 5 and 3 year old loved it and were totally engaged for the entire 2hours. Would recommend to all! Great family day out and very interesting history.

First ever visit to Scotland Street Museum. Will definitely be back. Just been to Santa School and it was so much fun. Elfis and Elfina were fabulous and so enthusiastic. Me and my husband enjoyed it just as much as our 6yr old daughter. The crafts were good fun and getting the adults involved in the antics made it all the funnier. So well organised, well done and hope to see Santa School back next year. Have a lovely Christmas.

Fantastic experience for the whole family, both Malcom and Allan (I think - he had a beard) lol. They went way beyond and talked us through the histories and stories of the school. They involved the children in old fashioned games which was so refreshing to see. Really happy about the experience we received through out. We have also been made aware of the brilliant activities coming up in the Easter holidays etc and were given leaflets and a booklet to keep. We will most definitely be back.



Laura and family

Came today for the horrible heedie tour with my 3 & half year old, was great fun. We both loved it, very informative/ interesting and lots of practical things for the wee one to do also so she was kept entertained. It was busy but the heedie kept everyone very well organised and there were no problems. Strongly recommend & definitely be back!

Came here for spy school today. Was excellent we spent almost 5 hours there & didn’t realise it! There was so much to do. Mystery rooms were amazing especially the escapologists! Only thing that let it down was the parking.

Brilliant time today at Spy School. Loads to do and so much fun. Loved every second and so did the kids. Staff very helpful. All was great.

Been to wizard school & came back for Santa school yesterday, kids really enjoyed it we didnt leave enough time to enjoy the activities after wizard school but left plenty of time yesterday & kids had to be dragged home over 2hrs later, absolutely brilliant that its all free as at this time of year anything to do with Santa usually costs a fortune, will be kepping an eye out for future events. Special mention to Elfis & Elfina they are excellent �

Absolutely loved the 'horrible heedie' tour today! Thought the school was fab and the staff were great! Will definitely be back! �

The museum is great the kids got to interact with almost everything. Unfortunately one member of staff Oliver needs to learn how to talk to children as he gave our children into bother for going on something that wasn't cordoned off or signposted not to touch. He absolutely terrified my 8 year old to the point she was crying. I appreciate that there are historical items to view but as most of it is interactive you really can't blame the children.