Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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Tuesday 17th Nov 2026
3:30pm
- Age
- All ages
In the present day, witches are viewed as monsterous stereotypes armed with broomsticks, cauldrons, and pointy hats. However, the figure of the witch as we now know it did not emerge from nowhere - instead, it was forged over time, mirroring various theological and socio-political ideals in the process. So, in the spirit of the dark half of the year, join outreach assistant and occult history researcher Molly Hughes, as she picks out several objects related to magic and witchcraft from the GMRC's expansive collection, examining the accuracy of this modern stereotype and how it came to be. Content warning for violence against women.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
FREE but limited to 15 spaces. Please email glmuseumsadminbookingshub@glasgowlife.org.uk or phone 0141 276 9300 to book your place.
Image: Witches brewing a spell in a cauldron', woodcut, c. 1508, from De Lamiis et Pythonicis Mulieribur by Ulrich Molitor.
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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.
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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
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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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