The Museum is open from 12 to 4pm Monday to Saturday
Visitors have FREE ENTRY to our exhibitions, tower and back garden play area.
Children should always be accompanied by an adult.
Glasgow Science Centre – Castle Rock Show
Wednesday 30th July
Shows at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm (sessions are approx. 30 mins)
Delve into the science and engineering that underpin our amazing castles. This fun, interactive science show will bring castles to life, from their construction to destruction and how we preserve the castles that remain.
Individual Tickets- £3.50 pp
Age 3+
Family ticket- £12.00 (admits 4)
Places are limited please book online
Zoolab Animal Encounter
Friday 8th August
1.30-2.30pm
A chance to meet and handle a variety of different creatures and insect while you learn about their habits and features.
£6.00pp
Age 2+
SOLD OUT
Toddler Time
Monday 4th August
Session Times: 12.30-1.15pm & 1.45-2.30pm
Animal themed stories, songs and a craft for pre-school children and their carers.
£3.00 per child
Places are limited please book online
Family Silent Disco
Friday 18th & Monday 28th July
Session Times: 1-2pm (age 3-6) 2.30-3.30pm (age 6+)
Come and enjoy an afternoon boogie for all the family. We have a choice of two playlists- one for the kids, and a 1990s one for the grown-ups. A glitter tattoo and glow stick are included in the price. (Please book for your age category where possible.)
£5.00pp
Age 3+
Places are limited please book online
Meet the Romans
Monday 21st July
1.00-2.15pm
What did the Romans ever do for us? Find out about some important Roman inventions; learn what it was like to be a Roman soldier in Scotland and try on some replica armour. Everyone will make a Roman pot to take home.
£5.00 per child
Age 5+
Places are limited please book online
Magic School Arts & Crafts
Saturday 19th July
Session Times: 1.00-2.15 pm & 2.30- 3.45pm
Make a wizard broom stick and magic wand
£5.00 per child
Age 7+
Places are limited please book online
Lego Stairs Challenge
Friday 1st & Sat 2nd August
Session Times: 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm
We give you a selection of Lego 4 x 2 blocks and you have 30 minutes to build the tallest most sturdy structure you can.
£3.00 per table (max 3 people per table)
Age 6+
Places are limited please book online
Toys Through Time
Thursday 17th July & Saturday 2nd Aug
12.30-2.30pm
A chance to try a selection of traditional toys and games including some 1990s classics: we’ve got girds n cleeks, skipping ropes, space hoppers and more.
FREE
All ages welcome
Drop-in, no need to book
1990s Family Movies
An informal family film screening featuring movies from the 1990s. Bring along your own snack or buy some popcorn in the museum shop.
Friday 25th July -Matilda (PG)
1pm
All ages welcome
Free
Drop-in, no need to book
Heritage Washday
Friday 1st August
12.30-2.30pm
Rub a dub dub; come and try a traditional washday using an old-fashioned mangle and washboard.
Free
All ages welcome
Drop-in No need to book
Museum Arts & Crafts
Various dates and activities
12.30-2.30pm
Cost from £1.00-£5.00
All ages welcome
Drop-in, no need to book
Wed 16th July- Woolly weaving- £2.00
Tue 22nd July- Paint a ceramic money box £2.00- £4.00 depending on size
Wed 23rd July- Clay modelling- £2.00
Sat 26th July- Make a 1990s spirograph design- £2.00
Tue 29th July- Sand art postcards- £2.00
Wed 30th July- Decorate a mini dragon suncatcher- £1.00
Thu 31st July- Paint a mini canvas- £2.00
Tue 5th August – Easy printmaking -£3.00
Wed 6th August- Decorate a mini photo frame- £2.00
Thu 7th August- Pot luck crafts- £2.00
Fri 8th August- Wooden sneaky snake- £3.00
Sat 9th August- Make a 1990s neon sign- £2.00