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St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art

2 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH, Scotland
44-141-553-2557
Ranked #34 of 159 attractions in Glasgow
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, Art Museums
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Southport, England
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is an amazing building situated in an interesting part of the city with thoughtfully curated items on all aspects of religious world views. It contains items which underline our similarities rather than our differences in the form of some breathtaking and controversial displays. There is a hands-on interactive childrens section, a zen garden and the usual cafe and shop.... More

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Glasgow
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Pleasure to come here lots to see of interest to Glaswgians and Scots More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

took a while to get round to this one, thought it might be a bit boring (sorry) i was proved wrong thankfully. my grandson and i had a great day out visiting here and glasgow cathederal. well worth a look if youre doing the site seeing trail/ More

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london
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104 reviews 104 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

You may not get excited by this Museum, but, you will not only learn things you did not know. It will provoke debate and i guess that is what it is all about understand other people points of view and living. Many different religions are displayed on 3 floors. The museum is free and has some of the best stained... More

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Kuala Lumpur
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Just a very simple museum which you can finish viewing within a short time. More

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Highlander in Dalkeith, Edinburgh
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Unexcited by this museum but learned things I did not know More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

found out about our paitron saint and his life. His coffin lies under glasgow cathedral More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Good place to check out. It's good to see the inter-faith forums getting involved. There were a number of kids' activities as it aims at raising awareness More

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Scotland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

The setting is great, a lovely plaza near the Cathedral, with good parking, bus routes and even walking from the city centre. It holds hte only Zen garden in Scotland and has a beautiful architecture, which serves as great backdrop for the collection. There is a huge Catrina from Mexico's Day of the Death!! and the explanation of what the... More

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Leslie
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Excellent visit when taken along with visit to Glasgow Cathedral. Very interesting insight into the history of religion in the country. More

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