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[Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhill_halls]

Today is #ScottishMuseumsDay and this year we highlight #TinyTreasures!

Have you ever noticed this tiny pewter sculpture on our mezzanine level?

This is ‘The Student’ made by Canadian artist Emily Promise Allison when she was studying at the Glasgow School of Art. The piece

[Scottish Museums Federation @ScottishMuseums]

Some treasures are so tiny that you might miss them. Can you spot the smallest object in your favourite Scottish museum?

On 3rd October, we’ll share some of the smallest, most overlooked treasures from museums all over Scotland. #ScottishMuseumsDay #TinyTreasures

[Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhill_halls]

It's September which means it's almost @glasgowdodf time!

Like every year, we are very please to be taking part the whole week except for Saturday.

Looking forward to welcoming everyone.

More information can be found on: https://t.co/6nVkaZGyOZ

[Aurora @aurorasmuseum]

@wildgemma wonderful!

[James Topham @JamesTophamWord]

Arts funding

[Campaign for the Arts @_CFTA]

🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland’s cultural landscape is at risk of collapse.

Vital support for freelance artists has been shut down and core funding for nearly 300 organisations hangs in the balance.

Please sign our new petition to urge the Scottish Government to act now.
https://t.co/hgX0URey7g

[The Scotsman @TheScotsman]

Culture crisis escalates as Creative Scotland closes down fund for artists https://t.co/2LrD3WKkhg

[Aurora @aurorasmuseum]

I've written something!

[Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhill_halls]

📢New blog post alert!📢

Today we delve into a very interesting document unearthed from @GC_Archives which lists all the companies and traders who have worked on making Maryhill Burgh Halls in 1876-1878.

Curious?
Have a read on our website at https://t.co/1qzWwFZUfk.

[Martina JohnstonGray @MartinaJG]

My IT refurbishment project is still going, we particularly need phones. Donating means someone in need gets a device & you're saving old tech from going to landfill.
#CircularEconomy

[Scottish Museums Federation @ScottishMuseums]

We are back with another informal meet-up and we are going south to visit the Puffers at the @scotmaritime.

It will be a chance to network and chat to others about all things museums whilst supporting our museums' cafes all over the country!

🎟️To book: https://t.co/J96WpPRxbN

[Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhill_halls]

We just added more dates for our public tours. Happening on the days below at 11am and 2pm. No need to book, just walk in!

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6th, 7th, 8th, 9th August
13th, 14th, 15th, 16th August

[Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhill_halls]

Tours every day this week at 11am and 2pm
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[Aurora @aurorasmuseum]

Join SMF !

[Scottish Museums Federation @ScottishMuseums]

You still have time to apply to join the fabulous SMF Committee!

If you would like to become more involved in the Scottish Museums Federation and run for a committee position, then please submit an application.

More info on how to apply and the roles: https://t.co/f9sH0MjiyC

[Scottish Museums Federation @ScottishMuseums]

Last Friday we visited @perthmuseumuk and @perthartgallery.

What a fantastic and full day we had!

Thank you so much to Anna and Amy who showed us around.

[Aurora @aurorasmuseum]

@wildgemma Thank you🥰 A pleasure to take care of this important piece of history.

[Aurora @aurorasmuseum]

Great, honest article highlighting the reality of running an historic building in this current climate.

It's very hard.

Our JustGiving page is still open: https://t.co/0MRB1Y19mA

https://t.co/mqXWpU7rqY

[Aurora @aurorasmuseum]

Visit us!

[Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhill_halls]

Join our volunteers in the next few weeks as they show you around this living and breathing piece of history that is the Burgh Halls.

⏰Tours will run twice a day at 11am and 2pm.

📆Dates confirmed:
23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th, 31st July
1st, 2nd August

🎟️Free, donations welcome.

[Scottish Museums Federation @ScottishMuseums]

We are looking for new committee members to join our team!

If you would like to become more involved in the Scottish Museums Federation and run for a committee position, then please submit an application.

Submissions close on 27th July 2024.
https://t.co/a9SPTrbYdU

[Aurora @aurorasmuseum]

Join us this Friday, there's only 3 spots left!

➡️https://t.co/tdFSIdyH9L

*This event is open to SMF members only.
Membership is free for volunteers and students or £12 for 12 months.

[Scottish Museums Federation @ScottishMuseums]

📢SMF Event Alert!📢

We are going to Perth to visit @PerthMuseumUK and @PerthArtGallery!

It will be a fun and packed day to learn from the refurbished museum and the wonderful local art gallery.

📆19th July
⏲️10am-3pm

🎟️Book your spot here: https://t.co/gqqaITTiMH

[Aurora @aurorasmuseum]

This lady is my Roman Empire.

[Gordon Barr @GordonBarr]

One of my proudest achievements when I worked at @maryhill_halls was finding paperwork dated 1753 with Mary Hill’s signature in her own hand - I never managed to track down a portrait of her sadly despite lots of rumours of them existing.
Always more to learn!