Learning Resources

Resources for class and museum trails

We have a range of learning resources available for use in our museums or back in school. Scroll down to view and download.

Our resources have been categorised as follows:

  • Primary Resources - Ancient Egypt STEM activities and art ideas inspired by our collections
  • Secondary Resources - including critical studies for Art and Design     
  • Trails - ideal for a self-led visit to our venues including GoMA, Kelvingrove Museum, Burrell Collection, St Mungo Museum, Provand's Lordship and Riverside Museum 
  • Roman-themed loan kits (see image above) covering 4 themes. Each kit includes set of teaching notes. Collect and drop off at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. 2 week loan period 

Collections Online

You can also follow the these links to discover more about our fantastic collections

Collections Navigator School topics covered include Toys through History, French Art, World Religions and World War II. 

Art UK Artworks from every public collection in the UK, including Glasgow Museums. Well laid out resource with themed groupings of artworks and educational resources

Primary School Resources

Resources for class use, does not include gallery trails 

Secondary School Resources

Using our collections as the starting point for discussions, creative activities, critical thinking and knowledge exchange.

Downloadable Trails

Trails for use within our museums, including a comprehensive suite for The Burrell Collection. Also includes Transatlantic Slavery Connections walking tour and Kelvingrove Park trail. Most trails are available in venue but please contact us if you wish to use one with a group so we can have sufficient copies printed ready. 

Autism Friendly Storyboards

View and download our venue specific autism friendly storyboard guides for your visit to Glasgow Museums.
Visual storyboards