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Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling
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Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Dumbarton Road
Stirling
FK8 2RQ
Scotland
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
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
Bona fide researchers may make appointments to view works or artefacts not on public display.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01786 471917
General information (Fax)
:
01786 449523
E-mail
:
museum@smithartgallery.demon.co.uk
Website
:
www.smithartgallery.demon.co.uk
Open
Tues-Sat 10.30-17.00
Sun 14.00-17.00
Closed
Mondays
Admission charges
Admission Free
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
;
Johannes Vosterman (1643-1699) : Stirling in the Time of the Stuarts
;
Hugh Howard(1675-1737): Portrait of Arcangelo Corelli
;
Cosmo Alexander (1742-1772): Portrait of Charles Edward Stuart
;
Sir Joshua Reynolds(1723-92): Portrait of Harriet Dutens
;
Collection of English watercolours 18th-19th centuries.
;
Collection of oil studies by Sir George Harvey (1806-1876)
;
Collection of topographical views of Stirling
;
Representative works by the founders of the Scottish School, Glasgow Boys, Cambuskenneth artists and other local artists.
;
Pre-historic whale bones
;
Medieval pottery
;
Rare 15th century Figure of Justice
;
Jacobite collections
;
The Stirling Jug - standard Scots measure
;
Cloak & axe of the Stirling Hangman (19th century)
;
World War 2 Dolls House
Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending September 16 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending December 10 2006
Stirling Archives' List Sheds Light On 18th Century Medicine
Stirling Smith Looks At The Brave Face Of William Wallace
Creativity - The True Art Of Therapy At The Stirling Smith Gallery
Braveheart Back In Stirling As Smith Art Gallery Buys Portrait
Bob The Builder Is Volunteer Of The Year At The Stirling Smith
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
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