Black History Month

Exhibition display at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum featuring posters, artwork and interpretive panels exploring Black history, activism and cultural heritage.

Glasgow Black History Month 2026

Throughout October, Glasgow Life were proud to present a programme of free events celebrating Black history, culture and creativity.

The events encouraged people to discover new perspectives, share experiences and honour the lasting impact of Black communities in Scotland, the UK and beyond.

What is Black History Month?

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions and experiences of Black people throughout history and today. It also provides an opportunity to learn more about stories that have often been overlooked, and to reflect on how the past continues to shape our communities.

Through tours, talks, discussions and film screenings, Black History Month is an opportunity to discover the rich cultural contributions, achievements and experiences of Black communities in Glasgow and beyond. Alongside celebrations of creativity and heritage, the programme invites reflection on the histories that continue to influence our city today.

Visitors inside Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow in a space entitled, COMMONSpace, surrounded by colourful artwork and displays hanging on the walls.

Reclaiming Our Power

Exhibition runs until 13th December 2026

Reclaiming Our Power is the outcome of a collaborative art project which ran from 2024 to 2026 . The Mental Health Foundation worked with the Gallery of Modern Art, various artists, individuals and community groups, to explore the mental health impact of racism through creative workshops.

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Image from the in-gallery film accompanying the Glassford Portrait redisplay, that can now be seen in the Glasgow Stories Gallery of Kelvingrove

The City of Glasgow Slavery Trail

This new trail highlights the legacy of slavery and colonialism in the city.

This first phase takes in sites including the City Chambers, Merchant City, Trongate and the Gallery of Modern Art, revealing how wealth generated through slavery helped shape Glasgow’s growth and institutions.

Check out the city's new Slavery Trail here

We are delighted to be partnering again with the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) who work to eliminate racial discrimination and harassment and to promote racial justice across Scotland.

Find out more about their work: https://www.crer.org.uk/

Black History Month resources for teachers

Glasgow Life Museums have a range of useful resources for teachers. This includes our new City of Empire Anti Racism free resource, suitable for secondary schools. Visit our learning resources page to download.