Smith Art Gallery & Museum Dumbarton Road Stirling FK8 2RQ Scotland
Inside the Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling
Collection details
Agriculture, Archaeology, Archives, Aviation, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Land Transport, Law and Order, Literature, Maritime, Medicine, Music, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Personalities, Photography, Religion, Science and Technology, Social History, Sport, Toys and Hobbies, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War, World Cultures
Description
Founded with the Bequest of Thomas Stuart Smith (1814-1869), the Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum opened in 1874.
Built in the Italianate style & designed by John Lessels, the museum stands within its own grounds below Stirling Castle.
The Smith provides Stirling with a museum service and a focus for the historical & cultural life of its people.
Collections description
The original Bequest includes paintings by British & European artists of the 19th centuries, as well as a major collection of works by the founder T.S. Smith.
The fine art collection has been enhanced by gifts, donations & purchases since 1874, and now includes work by Scottish artists from 19th century to the present.
Other aspects of the collection are Scottish & local history, archaeology, costume, numismatics, ethnography & natural history.
Key artists and exhibits
Thomas Stuart Smith (1814-1869): The Pipe of Freedom
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Johannes Vosterman (1643-1699) : Stirling in the Time of the Stuarts
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Hugh Howard(1675-1737): Portrait of Arcangelo Corelli
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Cosmo Alexander (1742-1772): Portrait of Charles Edward Stuart
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Sir Joshua Reynolds(1723-92): Portrait of Harriet Dutens
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Collection of English watercolours 18th-19th centuries.
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Collection of oil studies by Sir George Harvey (1806-1876)
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Collection of topographical views of Stirling
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Representative works by the founders of the Scottish School, Glasgow Boys, Cambuskenneth artists and other local artists.
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Pre-historic whale bones
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Medieval pottery
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Rare 15th century Figure of Justice
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Jacobite collections
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The Stirling Jug - standard Scots measure
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Cloak & axe of the Stirling Hangman (19th century)
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World War 2 Dolls House
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop
