Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at the GMRC

Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at the GMRC
Tickets
Free
Dates and times
Tuesday 21st Oct 2025
2:30pm
Age
All ages
Today, witches are viewed as monsterous stereotypes armed with broomsticks, cauldrons, and pointy hats. However, the figure of the witch as we now know it didn't emerge out of nowhere - instead, it was forged over time, mirroring various theological and socio-political ideals in the process. So, in the spirit of Halloween, join gallery assistant and occult history enthusiast Molly Hughes, as she picks out several objects related to magic and witchcraft from the GMRC's expansive collection, examinining the accuracy of this modern stereotype and how it came to be. Content warning for violence against women.


Image: The history of witches and wizards: giving a true account of all their tryals in England, Scotland, Swedeland, France, and New England; with their confession and condemnation / Collected from Bishop Hall, Bishop Morton, Sir Matthew Hale, etc. By W.P. Source: Wellcome Collection.

2.30-3.30pm

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

FREE but limited to 15 spaces. Book your place by emailing glmuseumsadminbookingshub@glasgowlife.org.uk with the name and date of the tour your would like to attend. 

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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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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

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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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