The 'Hen Run' corridor in the Glasgow School of Art designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh Mackintosh ironwork inspired by natural forms on the North facade of the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh ironwork window bosses on North facade of the Glasgow School of Art Entrance to the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh building on North facade Mackintosh font in brass panel on front door of the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh Art Nouveau stone carving over entrance to the Glasgow School of Art GSA Shop and Mackintosh Interpretation Space Visitor Entrance Mackintosh stained glass rose furniture detail from Mackintosh Board Room in the Glasgow School of Art Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh Building North facade Polished concrete East Stairwell in Mackintosh building at the Glasgow School of Art Library lights in the Mackintosh building at the Glasgow School of Art

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Visitors are warmly welcomed to discover this iconic architectural gem on our award-winning, student-led guided tours. Over a century since its completion, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s ‘masterwork’, The Glasgow School of Art, continues to fulfil its original purpose as a vibrant and hard working institution.

Guided Tours of the Mackintosh building
Experience the jewel in the crown of Mackintosh’s legacy, with a guided tour through original interiors laced with intriguing furniture, ironwork and stained glass. Explore the building’s construction and identify Japanese influences, evidence of Scottish Baronial tradition and design details inspired by nature. Learn about Mackintosh’s remarkable life, his commitment to ‘total design’ and his influence on the international Art Nouveau movement.

Tours last 1 hour.

GSA Shop & Mackintosh Interpretation Space
Browse unique designs in the GSA Shop, where every purchase supports the School and linger in the Mackintosh Interpretation Space to learn more.

Exhibitions, Archives & Collection Centre
View contemporary exhibitions in the Mackintosh Museum or make an appointment with the Archives & Collections Centre. Please see website for current exhibition and opening times.

Reservations & Accessibility
We recommended making a reservation as space is limited on these award winning tours! 

There are 224 stairs on the tour route and lift access is available with prior notice, please contact us to make a reservation.

Tour translations booklets are available in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese and English.

CONTACT

The Glasgow School of Art
Visitor entrance:
11 Dalhousie Street
Glasgow G3 6RQ

Reservations: 0141 353 4526
Email enquiries:
Book online: www.gsa.ac.uk/tours

OPENING TIMES

TOURS DEPART 7 DAYS A WEEK!
2012 - 2013

SPRING: 1 March - 13 May
Tours: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm
Mackintosh Interpretation Space & GSA Shop: 10:30am - 6:30pm

LIMITED TIMETABLE: 14 May - 17 June 
*Mini Tours: on the hour 11am - 5pm
A schedule of 45 minute 'mini tours' of the exterior and furniture gallery will operate on to accommodate student assessment.
Full Building Tours: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm (9&10, 12&13, 16&17 June only)
Mackintosh Interpretation Space & GSA Shop: 10:30am - 6:30pm

SUMMER: 18 June - 16 Sept
Tours: 10am, 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4pm, 5pm
Mackintosh Interpretation Space & GSA Shop: 9:30am - 6:30pm

AUTUMN: 17 Sept - 31 Oct
Tours: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm
Mackintosh Interpretation Space & GSA Shop: 10:30am - 6:30pm

WINTER: 1 Nov - 21 Dec
(Closed 22 Dec - 3 Jan)
4 Jan - 28 Feb
Tours: 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Mackintosh Interpretation Space & GSA Shop: 10:30am - 5pm

ADMISSION

Adult: £8.75
Senior Concession: £7.00
Student Concession: £7.00
Child: £4.00

DIRECTIONS

Train: 10 minute walk from Central & Queen Street stations.

Underground: 2 minute walk from Cowcaddens station.

Bus: 16, 18, 44/44a and 57 all stop on Bath St, then 2 minute walk.

Car: 2 minute walk from Cambridge Street car park.

Taxi: 2 minute walk from Sauchiehall Street taxi rank.

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