Autumn Fun
Discover - Make and create, handle and discuss
- Tickets
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Free - Drop-in - no ticket required
- Dates and times
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Sunday 18th Oct - Sunday 20th Dec 2026
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- Age
- 5-11 years
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Join us for family friendly fun most Sundays and selected Saturdays where we explore objects, festivals and culture through creative activity. All of these creative session are based on the amazing collection. All sessions are free to attend and drop in 2 – 4 pm. October 18th – Autumn Celtic folktales and puppet making Explore autumnal Celtic folktales and the magical world of Samhain, tree portals and fairy folk. Inspired by these stories, design and create your own puppet using tin embossing, bringing a character from the world of folklore to life. 24th/25th – Make a Mandala: Big & Small Slow down and get creative to explore pattern, colour and repetition by creating your own mandala. You’ll also contribute a design to a giant collaborative mandala, bringing everyone’s ideas together to create one large artwork. November 1st – Día de los Muertos: Papel Picado & Cempasúchil Flowers Explore the traditions of Día de los Muertos, a Mexican celebration honouring loved ones who have passed. Discover the symbolism of Papel picado and Flor de Cempasúchil, then make your own colourful decorations using tissue paper. 7th/8th – Diwali Learn the stories, traditions and celebrations of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Discover the meaning of light, colour and decoration before your own festive artwork inspired by the patterns and imagery creating associated with this celebration. 21st/22nd - Dressing up and Peg Doll Making @PL Step into the past at Provand’s Lordship and dress up in historic-style costumes before creating your own peg doll character. 29th – Stained ‘Glass’ Get to know some of the beautiful stained glass in St Mungo’s collection and discover how artists use colour, light and pattern. Then design and make your own colourful ‘stained glass window’ to take home! December 5th/6th – Bodhi Day Explore Bodhi Day, a Buddhist celebration marking the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Discover stories and traditions connected to the day before creating a reflective artwork inspired by the Bodhi tree and nature. 13th – Hanukkah Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights. Discover the history and meaning behind the celebration before designing and making your own dreidel, a traditional spinning top used in a Hanukkah game. 19th/20th – Christmas & Yuletide: Make & Create Explore some of the stories, traditions and customs surrounding Christmas and Yuletide. Discover how winter celebrations have changed over time, then get creative with a festive activity inspired by the darker days, winter landscapes and traditions of the season. |
Accessibility guides
Read the accessibility guide for St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art on AccessAble
Further access information can be found on Euan's Guide website
Accessible toilets
The accessible toilet is on the left as you enter through the accessible entrance.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome, and a bowl of water can be provided.
Hearing loop
There is a hearing assistance system.
If you use British Sign Language, you can watch a British Sign Language introduction to St Mungo Museum of Religious Life.
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.
Baby changing
Baby changing facility are available.
Baby feeding
Cloakroom
Cloakroom facilities are available – though limited due to size. No prams/buggies/large items etc.
Parking
Pay and display parking and free disabled parking is available in the City Car Parks on Cathedral St and also Collins St.
There are 3 electric car charging bays in the public pay-and-display car park accessed off Collins Street.
Photography and video recording
Please follow this link to read guidelines on photography, filming and sketching in all Glasgow Life Museums.
Free wifi
Location Map
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By train
The nearest local train station is High Street.
By bus
First Bus services 19, 19A, 38, 57 and 57A all stop near the museum.
On foot
The museum is located in the city centre, a short walk from Buchanan Street and Argyle Street. It is opposite Provand's Lordship and adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral.
Electric car charging bays
There are 3 electric car charging bays in the public pay-and-display car park accessed off Collins Street.
By bike
There is a bike rack to the rear of the museum on the cathedral precinct. There is a Voi Cycle stand on the corner of Cathedral Street (50m from museum).