Specialist Tour | Black History Month: Colonialism in Print
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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Tuesday 13th Oct 2026
2:30pm
- Age
- All ages
"Colonial legacies consistently seep through the cracks of printmaking, and these narratives are resurfaced through contemporary printmakers. The process of printmaking acts as a storytelling medium, as this craft plays a vital role in shaping cultural outlooks across history. Through intaglio, transfer and silkscreen prints within Glasgow Museum’s collection, this tour will explore themes of race, trade and colonial histories. From early works such as Rembrandt’s etchings to contemporary screen prints by Graham Fagen, we will look at the presence of African and Caribbean diasporas within colonial contexts and the symbolism of histories presented throughout.
Join Printmaker and Gallery Assistant Lizzie Eidson at Glasgow Museum’s Resource Centre this Black History Month for a tour grounded in prints and the past!"
FREE but limited to 15 spaces. Book your place by emailing museumbookings@glasgowlife.org.uk with the name and date of the tour your would like to attend.
Image: banner, 1832, Gifted 1900 © CSG CIC Glasgow Life Museums Collection
Accessibility guides
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Accessible toilets
Approximately 14m from the main entrance. Available during opening hours. No key required. Situated on the ground floor near reception and on tour routes around building.
Assistance dogs
Hearing loop
Hearing loop available within venue.
You can also visit our British Sign Language and International Sign Video Library here to watch a welcome video for every Glasgow Museum. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre BSL and International Sign video - Glasgow Life
Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair access to all public areas using the lifts.
Baby changing
Baby Changing is available on the ground floor near to reception.
Baby feeding
Cloakroom
Free lockers available to visitors.
Parking
Free car parking is available on site, including 5 designated accessible bays.
Photography and video recording
Free wifi
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By Train
GMRC is a short walk from Nitshill train station, and can be reached by turning right onto Nitshill Road and walking under the bridge towards Wiltonburn Road on your right. Turn right again onto Woodhead Road. Trains run regularly between Nitshill and Glasgow Central train station.
By Bus
First Bus service 57 stops near the venue.
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