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GoMA is the most visited modern art gallery in Scotland. Entry is free. It plays an important part in the city’s rich heritage which continues today.
(1986)

GoMA is housed in an iconic building located in the heart of Glasgow, which it shares with the city centre library. For over 100 years the building was a centre for business and commercial exchange where information and goods were traded. GoMA continues that philosophy of exchange by being a centre for people to gather, discuss and learn, inspired by the art it collects and shows. GoMA believes in

working with every community of the city and has gained international recognition for its social engagement programming.

03/09/2026

⚡Madelon Hooykaas in conversation with Malcolm Dickson ⚡
👉Gallery 4, GoMA
📅Saturday 10 October 2026
🕛11am – 12.30pm
🎟️FREE- book via Eventbrite https://StillGlasgowMadelonHooykaas.eventbrite.co.uk

Please join us for a discussion between the internationally renowned photographer and pioneering video artist and filmmaker, Madelon Hooykaas, and the Director of Street Level Photoworks, Malcolm Dickson. GoMA is delighted that Madelon is over from Amsterdam, where she lives and works, while the significant early work she made with Elsa Stansfield (1945–2004) – 'What’s It To You?' (1975) is on display in Still Glasgow. They worked collaboratively for more than 30 years as Stansfield/Hooykaas until Stansfield's death in 2004 and Glasgow Life Museums recently acquired the last work they made together, 'Day for Night IV' (2001/2004), for the collection.

This event is part of the Season of Photography 2026, a celebration of photography in Scotland running 1 September – 20 December 2026. For more information please visit the Season of Photography 2026 website https://photo-networks.scot/events/

01/09/2026

🌟Àird an Dòchais (2020) 🌟by Alexander (Sandy) Moffat was recently acquired for Glasgow Life Museums’ Collection is now on display at Glasgow City Chambers. Thank you Rona Dhòmhnallach and Frances Driscoll from Glasgow Life Arts for organising the display and to the Deputy Lord Provost for the Civic Reception to celebrate the work and the upcoming Royal National Mòd in Glasgow (9 - 17 October 2026).

Originally commissioned by Glasgow Life Arts, the Hunterian and the University of Glasgow to celebrate the Royal National Mòd coming to Glasgow in 2019, this painting Àird an Dòchais (Compass of Hope) was unveiled at Celtic Connections in 2020 and gifted to the collection this year. This is the first time it has been shown in public since 2020 and the return of the Royal National Mòd to Glasgow. Glasgow City Chambers are open 9am – 5pm and the painting is located on the ground floor of the building.

Three people (Rona Dhòmhnallach, artist Alexander (Sandy) Moffat and Deputy Lord Provost Christie Mearns) stand beside a large colourful painting on display on a white wall inside an ornate marble hall with a grand staircase. A banner for Mòd Ghlaschu Glasgow Mòd is displayed next to the artwork.

26/08/2026

Unfortunately Saturday Art Club is cancelled this week - Sat 29th August. We will be back up a running next week - Sat 5th September.

Apologies for any inconvenience and we hope to see you all on the 5th! 🧑‍🎨⭐

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blue background with text bubble that reads: Saturday Art Club is Cancelled this week - 29th August. Back again next week 5th September.

24/08/2026

Glasgow Museums' Intercultural Youth Group is a finalist in the Inspiring City Awards 2026 - Youth Empowerment Category! 🏆
This is a great time to join the group! We are currently recruiting, form and more information here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/85ri2QistG

The Intercultural Youth Group is an advisory youth group that provides opportunities to feed into and shape relevant projects across Glasgow's museums and collections. We are committed to working with young people to make our museums more welcoming and relevant to the communities represented in the group, while enhancing the relevance of museum programmes for 18-26 year old people marginalised along the lines of race, ethnicity, religion or culture.
We are now recruiting new young people to join the group!

📑❗ Apply now before the deadline on 30th August!

22/08/2026

Join GYG for a chaired conversation with legendary local artist and and co-conspirator of Grateful Gallery OhPandah!

📅Sunday 13th September, 2-4pm
🎟️Free but ticketed - follow this link to Eventbrite to book: https://ow.ly/y8bv50ZCtzw

This is a chance to hear about the artist's work, influences, and experiences of mental health, sobriety and masculinity. If you are interested in graffiti, street art, and Big Heids then this is for you.

The discussion, Q&A session, and reflection activities will be up in the Studio at GoMA. The Studio is at the top of the building: it is accessible via lift and stairs with an accessible toilet and Quiet Space on the same level. Refreshments will be provided.

Content Warning: some topics that will be discussed during this event may be upsetting for some audiences. Topics such as mental health, addiction, and su***de may come up in conversation. This event is suitable for people aged 16+

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Poster with an illustration of the side of a tenement building with a graffiti mural of one of OhPandah's Big Heids. The Big Heid has a traffic cone on his head. There is writing detailing the title, venue and timing of the event.

20/08/2026

📢Announcing Duncan Campbell - The New No, a new exhibition at GoMA from 10 October📢

The ambitious new commission by the Turner Prize winner (2014) will occupy GoMA’s iconic ground floor gallery over the closing months of 2026.

📌Save the date to join us for the opening event on Saturday 10 October, 3 - 5pm

Read more about A New No on our website:
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/duncan-campbell-a-new-no

📍GoMA, 10 Oct 2026 - Jan 2027
🎫Free - Drop-in - no ticket required

A New No was originally commissioned for Glasgow International with the support of the Sfumato Foundation and Art Fund in 2020. This exhibition, Duncan Campbell: A New No, is presented by Glasgow Life Museums with support from the Hope Scott Trust.

Images: A New No 2026, Duncan Campbell © the artist. Photograph © Euan Campbell

04/08/2026

GYG are excited to invite you to the opening of their exhibition: You'll Be Alright / Ye'll Be Awright Pal !

Join us on Friday 14th August, 6-8pm to celebrate the groups year together and all those who have supported their work.

The opening will include a viewing of their vibrant exhibition about Glasgow, communities, and connections, and enjoying speeches, snacks, and creative activities. We hope to see you there!

Please sign up via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/P5Th50Zw87s

29/07/2026

Join us at GoMA for our next quiet opening and autism-friendly workshop.

📅 Wednesday 5th August
🕛 10am-12noon
❗ Free, booking only needed for the family workshop: https://autismfriendlyworkshopgoma.eventbrite.co.uk

This event is for visitors who prefer a calmer, less crowded environment. During a quiet opening we reduce noise levels, flashing lights and crowds as much as possible.

In the same time slot, we’ll have a family-friendly workshop in our accessible, top floor studio. This will be in a calmer less crowded environment with access to a quiet safe space. We will be inspired by Jasmine Togo-Brisby exhibition, "Liquid Land", to make paper and fabric weaving.

Sensory bags which include ear defenders are available for visitors to use during their time in the museum. These can be collected from the reception.

There will be a Quiet Safe Space in the workshop room. Please ask a member of staff for directions.
We have created visual storyboards, which help you see around our museum before your visit.
The GoMA Visual Storyboard can be found here:https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/media/4hahdrd2/goma-storyboard-2023.pdf

The AccessAble guide can be found here: https://www.accessable.co.uk/glasgow-city-council/access-guides/goma-gallery-of-modern-art-glasgow

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/autism-friendly-early-opening-and-family-workshop

Image description: A lit chandelier in a dark environment, suspended above a metal vat.
Part of Jasmine Togo-Brisby's exhibition "Liquid Land".

27/07/2026

LGBTQ+ tour of GoMA 🏳️‍🌈

Join us for a fun and relaxed LGBTQ+ tour at the Gallery of Modern Art. You will be guided on an exploration of the main LGBTQ+ works on display at GoMA at the moment, analysed through a q***r lens.

📅 Sunday 2nd August
🕛 12noon or 2pm
❗ FREE and no booking needed, just pop in a few minutes before your preferred time slot and meet at reception at GoMA.

Each tour will last approximately 40 minutes. Come explore and celebrate art in a welcoming and inclusive space!

24/07/2026

Visit our neighbours The Briggait over the next 2 weekends for FREE fun for all at Merchant City Festival as part of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games festival 🤹‍♀️

From riveting discussions on ‘Rivers, Rights, Explorations and Conversations’ with Louise Welsh and Jude Barber, to a Children’s storytelling picnic, to crafting origami boats with The Open Museum 🚤

You can also enjoy musical takeovers from Parveens Kitchen, Clyde Built Radio and more, with food and drinks from Rail Yard Market 🎶

📅 24 – 26 July & 31 July – 2 August

🔗https://ow.ly/sGoV50ZqEIU

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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0141 287 3050

Website

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/gallery-of-modern-art-goma

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