Free Entry on Saturdays
Thanks to the support of The Scottish Government every Saturday we throw our doors open and make entrance free to The Lighthouse. This means even more of you can now see our wide-ranging exhibitions and enjoy our programme of weekend events.
Everyone is welcome and there's lots to do and see while you are here including:
Building tours - discover the features of The Lighthouse building and its Mackintosh heritage, £5 at 11.30am and 3.30pm.
Walking tours - find out more about the extraordinary buildings in city centre Glasgow, £7 at 11am and 3pm.
Family activities - hands on fun for sustainable families, just ask at reception.
See below images from previous Saturday events and activities:
This Saturday's events include:
Exhibitions
Mackintosh Interpretation Centre
Permanent Exhibition
The 'Mack' Centre is the starting point for anyone interested in discovering more about Mackintosh, his work and cultural significance.
Permanent Exhibition
The 'Mack' Centre is the starting point for anyone interested in discovering more about Mackintosh, his work and cultural significance.
Gareth Hoskins Architects: The Lighthouse Architecture Series
Until 11 Jan 09
The Lighthouse Architecture Series begins with an exhibition of the work of Gareth Hoskins Architects.
Until 11 Jan 09
The Lighthouse Architecture Series begins with an exhibition of the work of Gareth Hoskins Architects.
Architecture in Scotland 2006-2008
Until 11 Jan 09
Building Biographies - The latest biennial review of Scottish architecture presents recent Scottish projects alongside European examples.
Until 11 Jan 09
Building Biographies - The latest biennial review of Scottish architecture presents recent Scottish projects alongside European examples.
Art Nouveau and Society
Until 31 Dec 08
Discover the history of the pan-European phenomenon of Art Nouveau and the times in which it developed with this 15-minute multimedia presentation.
Until 31 Dec 08
Discover the history of the pan-European phenomenon of Art Nouveau and the times in which it developed with this 15-minute multimedia presentation.
Atelier
Until 22 Feb 09
This exhibition takes a peek into studio life at Atelier with fashion designer Beca Lipscome, illustrator Bernie Reid and fine artist Lucy McKenzie.
Until 22 Feb 09
This exhibition takes a peek into studio life at Atelier with fashion designer Beca Lipscome, illustrator Bernie Reid and fine artist Lucy McKenzie.
External/Touring
The Scottish Show Switzerland
Until 08 Feb 09
The Scottish Show Switzerland is an exhibition of 15 of Scotland’s most exciting designers, inhabiting various spaces of MUDAC, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Until 08 Feb 09
The Scottish Show Switzerland is an exhibition of 15 of Scotland’s most exciting designers, inhabiting various spaces of MUDAC, Lausanne, Switzerland.
SIX Student Awards for Architecture 2008
Until 12 Jan 09
A showcase of young talent, SIX featured work from the future stars of Scottish architecture submitted for five student awards.
Until 12 Jan 09
A showcase of young talent, SIX featured work from the future stars of Scottish architecture submitted for five student awards.
Events
Made In The Shade
06 Dec 08 to 07 Dec 08
This time we're hosting a weekend shopping event involving up to 50 designers here at The Lighthouse – just in the nick of time for Christmas!
06 Dec 08 to 07 Dec 08
This time we're hosting a weekend shopping event involving up to 50 designers here at The Lighthouse – just in the nick of time for Christmas!
Workshops
Bag to Basics
06 Dec 08
Drop-in to design and print colourful cotton bags, an ideal gift for Christmas. Suitable for all the family.
06 Dec 08
Drop-in to design and print colourful cotton bags, an ideal gift for Christmas. Suitable for all the family.
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