Scotland Street School Museum
Scotland Street School Museum was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and offers a fascinating glimpse into schooldays of the past.
About Scotland Street School Museum
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Scotland Street School Museum is a museum of school education in Glasgow, Scotland, in the district of Tradeston. It is located in a former school built by Charles Rennie Mackintosh between 1903 and 1906. The building is one of Glasgow's foremost architectural attractions. It is located next to the Shields Road subway station.
During the building's construction, Mackintosh frequently battled the school board about the design (the board wanted a less expensive design). The total cost for the building was £34,291, which was over budget. The building features a pair of windowed Scottish baronial style tower staircases. The school, which also served Tradeston, was designed for an enrolment of 1,250. However, by the 1970s the area was experiencing urban decay, and the school's enrolment fell to under 100. The school closed in 1979.
Mackintosh based the design of the school on Rowallan Castle in Ayrshire and Falkland Palace.
Upcoming Events at Scotland Street School Museum
Make a Decoupage Tray inspired by the GlaswegAsians Exhibition
28th April 2018
Scotland Street School Museum hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, come along on April 28th and make your own Decoupage Tray inspired by the GlaswegAsians Exhibition!
Glasgow International Workshops For Dads And Their Kids
28th April 2018
Scotland Street School Museum are holding workshops especially for dads and their kids as part of this year's Glasgow International festival!
Secret Sunday Cinema Club
29th April 2018
Come along to Scotland Street School Museum for a family favourite movie each Sunday at 11.30am & 2pm!
Glasgow International Workshops For Dads And Their Kids
5th May 2018
Scotland Street School Museum are holding workshops especially for dads and their kids as part of this year's Glasgow International festival!
Secret Sunday Cinema Club
6th May 2018
Come along to Scotland Street School Museum for a family favourite movie each Sunday at 11.30am & 2pm!
150th Anniversary Talks
9th May 2018
Join Scotland Street School Museum for a special season of talks in celebration of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 150th Birthday.
Secret Sunday Cinema Club
13th May 2018
Come along to Scotland Street School Museum for a family favourite movie each Sunday at 11.30am & 2pm!
What I Myself Consider My Personal Ideal
13th May 2018
Explore the story of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Scotland Street School on the 'What I Myself Consider My Personal Ideal' tour!
Join in with a Floral Print Workshop
19th May 2018
Scotland Street School Museum hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, come along on May 19th and make your own Floral Print!
Secret Sunday Cinema Club
20th May 2018
Come along to Scotland Street School Museum for a family favourite movie each Sunday at 11.30am & 2pm!
Johanna Flanagan Workshops
26th May 2018
Join textile artist Johanna Flanagan at Scotland Street School Museum for a creative afternoon workshop inspired by the GlaswegAsians Exhibition!
Secret Sunday Cinema Club
27th May 2018
Come along to Scotland Street School Museum for a family favourite movie each Sunday at 11.30am & 2pm!
Make Your Own Pop Up Forest
27th May 2018
Scotland Street School Museum hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, pop-in and make your own pop-up forest on May 27th!
Make a Cool Animal Mask in the GlaswegAsian Exhibition
3rd June 2018
Scotland Street School Museum hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, come along on June 3rd and make your own animal mask inspired by the GlaswegAsians Exhibition!
Secret Sunday Cinema Club
3rd June 2018
Come along to Scotland Street School Museum for a family favourite movie each Sunday at 11.30am & 2pm!
150th Anniversary Talks
5th June 2018
Join Scotland Street School Museum for a special season of talks in celebration of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 150th Birthday.
Scotland Street School Remembered
6th June 2018
Scotland Street School Remembered revisits the history of Scotland Street Schoool and the surrounding community.
Make your own Mackintosh Birthday Cards
9th June 2018
Scotland Street School Museum hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, come along on June 9th and make your own Mackintosh Birthday Cards!
Secret Sunday Cinema Club
10th June 2018
Come along to Scotland Street School Museum for a family favourite movie each Sunday at 11.30am & 2pm!
Happy Birthday Toshie!
10th June 2018
Expect good food, music, performance, and cool hands-on designer led activities for grown-ups and children when Scotland Street School Museum celebrates Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 150th birthday!
Make a Mosaic Tile Coaster
16th June 2018
Scotland Street School Museum hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, come along on June 16th and make your own Mosaic Tile Coaster!
Secret Sunday Cinema Club
17th June 2018
Come along to Scotland Street School Museum for a family favourite movie each Sunday at 11.30am & 2pm!
Horrible Heedie Tours
17th June 2018
Join this interactive tour at Scotland Street School Museum and find out what school was like in the old days!
Become an Architect for the Day
23rd June 2018
Become an architect for a day with Scotland's Urban Past on Saturday 23rd June at Scotland Street School Museum!
Secret Sunday Cinema Club
24th June 2018
Come along to Scotland Street School Museum for a family favourite movie each Sunday at 11.30am & 2pm!
Make a Mackintosh Whirligig
24th June 2018
Scotland Street School Museum hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, come along on June 24th and make your Mackintosh style playground toy to celebrate his birthday!
150th Anniversary Talks
11th July 2018
Join Scotland Street School Museum for a special season of talks in celebration of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 150th Birthday.
Sketch & Destress
21st July 2018
Looking for ways to feel calmer, happier? Join Scotland Street for one of their regular Sketch & Destress workshops!
Horrible Heedie Tours
29th July 2018
Join this interactive tour at Scotland Street School Museum and find out what school was like in the old days!
What I Myself Consider My Personal Ideal
5th August 2018
Explore the story of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Scotland Street School on the 'What I Myself Consider My Personal Ideal' tour!
150th Anniversary Talks
8th August 2018
Join Scotland Street School Museum for a special season of talks in celebration of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 150th Birthday.
Horrible Heedie Tours
26th August 2018
Join this interactive tour at Scotland Street School Museum and find out what school was like in the old days!
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