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Opium and Empires workshop
A recent visit to the Caird Library by students from the School of Oriental and African Studies shows that making collections accessible is a two-way street.
Ocean Court summer programme
Dive into our newly designed space at the National Maritime Museum, and take part in festivals and creative workshops
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Blurring boundaries: the art of Maisie Broadhead
Past or present, photographs or paintings? Artist Maisie Maud Broadhead challenges the viewer’s perceptions in two works now on display in the Queen’s House
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The story behind... The Keeper of All The Secrets
Artist Jacqueline Bishop speaks to historian Stella Dadzie about the influences behind her ceramic artwork, now on display in the Queen’s House
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Midsummer concert at the Queen's House
An evening of music inspired by the natural world, performed by Canticum Chamber Choir
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SENsory Social Club
Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND
Ship figureheads and decoration
Find out more about our collection of ship figureheads and carving that traces the history of ship ornamentation from the 17th to the 20th centuries
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What was the Grand Tour?
Find out about the travel phenomenon that became popular amongst the young nobility of England
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Ready Steady Sail!
Join us for a day of ocean fun with crafting, storytelling and through an interactive walkabout performance to bring our new Ocean Map to life!
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Henry VII | Where was he born and how did he die?
Henry VII is known for being the first Tudor King, and for being the father of King Henry VIII. A shrewd king, he gathered huge wealth for the Crown