A Closer Look at ‘Glasgow Fair’ - Join Curator of British Art Jo Meacock for a closer look at this fascinating painting which tells us so much about Glasgow in the early 1800s.
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- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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12th Apr 2024
2:00PM - 2:30PM
- Age
- Family
- Venue
John Knox’s painting, ‘Glasgow Fair’, is full of
extraordinary detail. There are over a thousand figures depicted, including
fine ladies with their hats and parasols, soldiers,
street sellers, pickpockets, clowns, wrestlers and musicians. Curator Jo Meacock will help you take a closer look at this iconic painting.
Accessible toilets
The accessible toilet is located to the right hand side of the building.
Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts and there are free wheelchairs available to hire at reception.
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By train
The museum is a 15 minute walk from Argyle Street, Bellgrove and High Street train stations.
Subway
The nearest subway station is St Enoch.
By bus
First Bus services 18, 64 and 263 stop on London Road, with services 2, 40, 60, 61, 240 and 255 stop on Gallowgate. All these services are within a couple of minutes walk to the People's Palace.