Specialist Tour | Black History Month: Plants and Empire
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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Tuesday 27th Oct 2026
2:30pm
- Age
- All ages
From the damage and destruction of land to produce goods whose production was reliant on enslavement such as sugar to the development of Quinene described by Winston Churchill as saving “more Englishmen’s lives, and minds, than all the doctors in the Empire.” The use of plants in science, food production and technology was a key factor in colonial Empire and continues to shape lives today. This tour will draw on the Glasgow Museums Collection to explore some of those uses.
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: Wardian Case © CSG CIC Glasgow Life Museums Collection
Accessibility guides
Read the accessibility guide for GMRC on AccessAble Glasgow Museums Resource Centre | AccessAble
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
Location Map
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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.
GMRC has achieved a Silver Award from Visit Scotland's Green Tourism scheme.
For more information and to download our Environmental & Social Responsibility Policy, click here.
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