Gallery of Modern Art








GoMA is the second most visited contemporary art gallery outside London, offering a thought-provoking programme of temporary exhibitions and workshops. The focus of the Gallery is on contemporary social issues, often featuring groups marginalized in today’s society. Opened in 1996, the Gallery of Modern Art is housed in an elegant, neo-classical building in the heart of Glasgow city centre. Refurbished to house the city’s contemporary art collection, the building is an appealing combination of old and new architecture, incorporating a number of artists’ commissions. The GoMA Library is a resource of books and information on art and artists. As well as holding a series of events, the library has a training suite both for hire and for general public use; 22 PCs for use by the public on a drop-in basis; a fax machine and photocopying facility; as well as a café selling food and refreshments.
Venue Type:
Gallery
Additional info
The Gallery of Modern Art currently has wheelchair access to main gallery areas. Male and female toilets are accessible to wheelchair users, and the café is also accessible to wheelchair users.

GoMA at Night: Listen, Create, Experience!
- 17 May 2018 5-7:30pm
GoMA at Night - Listen, Create, Experience! is a celebration of our world class art museum as a place for people to gather, to learn and to share ideas. During this special night, visitors will be able to wander around our four galleries, while enjoying a variety of activities.
All the exhibitions will be open, with Cellular World, T A S T E !, Inner City, and, just for a few more days, Polygraphs: Truth, evidence and the authentic voice. Each exhibition will be accompanied by a different activity, which will give visitors a chance to engage with the artwork currently on display in unusual and fun ways!
Moreover, a selection of talented local performers will play live music in the top floor artists’ Studio, from where visitors will be able to enjoy a great view of the city at night.
This event is for adults only.
Entry is free, but registration is necessary.
Suitable for
- 18+
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Saturday Art Club
Lively practical art activities in the galleries designed for children aged 3-12 years and their parents. Find fun ways to explore the art on display with drawing, collage, sculpture making and games. Come along every Saturday 10.30-12.30. Sessions are led by our professional art educators, with different activities each week, so come along and get arty.
How to obtain
Workshops are free, welcoming to all and you can just drop in. Call the galleries on 0141 287 3050 for more information.
Gallery of Modern Art
Royal Exchange Square
Glasgow
Strathclyde
G1 3AH
Scotland
Website
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/gallery-of-modern-art-goma
Sanctuary website
www.glasgowmuseums.com/sanctuary
Telephone
0141 287 3050
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