Learning Resources
We have a range of learning resources available for use in our museums or back in school. Scroll down to view and download.
Our downloadable resources have been categorised as follows:
- 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
- Primary Resources - Ancient Egypt STEM activities and art ideas inspired by our collections
- Secondary Resources - including our new 'Glasgow: City of Empire - Anti-racism Conversations' resource plus Art and Design critical studies worksheets.
We have 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. Enquire and book through our school bookings team.
Collections Online
You can 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
Downloadable Trails
Trails for use within our museums, including a comprehensive suite for The Burrell Collection. Most trails are available in venue but please contact museums.schoolbookings@glasgowlife.org.uk if you wish to use one with a group, so we can have sufficient copies printed ready.
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Burrell Collection- Treasure Trail Families - Part 2
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Burrell Collection- Treasure Trail - Families - Part 1
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Burrell Collection- Meiping Vase Drawing Activity
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Burrell Collection - Be An Art Critic Trail
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Burrell Collection - Decolonial History
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Burrell Collection - Create A Self Portrait - Trail
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Burrell Collection- Animals Trail
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Burrell Collection - Legacies Of Love trail
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Burrell Collection- Spot The Difference Activity
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Burrell Collection- Around The World Trail
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Burrell Collection- I Spy Trail
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GoMA - Gallery 4 Trail for Early Level
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GoMA - Animal Trail - Domestic Bliss (Gallery 4)
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GoMA - Mindful Moments Trail
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GoMA - Through Line Trail Gallery 2
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Kelvingrove Museum Trail Generic (1st & 2nd Level)
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Kelvingrove Museum- Life & Death in Ancient Egypt Trail
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Kelvingrove Museum - Dinosaurs & Fossils activity trail
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Kelvingrove Museum - Winter Animals Trail 1st & 2nd Level
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Kelvingrove Park - RSPB Nature Trail
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Kelvingrove Museum - ESOL Trail College & Adult Intermediate
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Riverside Museum -Toucans & Lollipops - Road Safety Trail
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Riverside Museum- Family Quiz (upper-primary)
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Riverside Museum - Our Climate Stories Trail
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Your Local Area - Explorers Trail
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Slavery Walking Tour of Glasgow -Pupils' Sheets Oct 23
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Slavery Walking Tour of Glasgow- Teachers' Notes Oct 23
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St Mungo Museum - It's All in the Detail Trail
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St Mungo Museum - Sacred Safari
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Provand's Lordship & Cathedral Precinct Nature Trail
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Provand's Lordship - Building & Garden Trail
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. Includes our new City of Empire Anti-Racism resource.
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City Of Empire Anti Racism Resource
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Secondary Drawing School - Continuous Line
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Secondary Drawing School - Abstract Line
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Secondary Drawing School - Drawing On Coloured Paper
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Written Work - National 5 Critical Studies In Expressive Art - Edward Baird
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Written Work - National 5 Critical Studies In Expressive Art - Norah Neilson Gray
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Written Work - National 5 Critical Studies In Design Naa Densua Todordzro - Costume Design
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Written Work - National 5 Critical Studies In Expressive Art - Louis Marcoussis
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Written Work - Higher Critical Studies In Expressive Art - Stanley Spencer
Autism Friendly Storyboards
View and download our venue specific autism friendly storyboard guides for your visit to Glasgow Museums.
Visual storyboards