The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum

The Stirling Smith is the home of a significant collection of rare and unique artefacts, spanning centuries of Scottish, British and World history.

About The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum

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The collection is managed by the Smith's three full-time curatorial staff, and contains many remarkable objects, including a great many items of interest from the worlds of social history, ethnography, women's history, natural history, and fine art.

The Smith holds one of the most important collections in Scotland, and the exhibits which are on display are visited by guests from all over the world. We have a permanent exhibition on the premises, The Stirling Story, which recounts the history of the city of Stirling from its earliest origins through to present day.

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Upcoming Events at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum

Exhibitions

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

Workshops

Earring Making Workshop

2nd August 2025

The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling

Create a beautiful pair of earrings inspired by Mary, Queen of Scots at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum with Sam Reid (Braw Bumble) on 2nd August!

Workshops

Pointed Pen Calligraphy Workshop

16th August 2025

The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling

Learn how to create beautiful calligraphy in this 2 hour workshop at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum with Calligrapher Ceri Smart on Saturday, 16th August!

Music

Solea - An Evening Of Guitar

20th September 2025

The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling

Don't miss an exciting night of fiery guitar from Scottish guitar masters Solea, plus support, at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum on Saturday 20th September!

Friends of the Stirling Smith

Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum Dumbarton Road, Stirling FK8 2RQ

The Friends exist in order to help and support the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, which stands in Dumbarton Road, Stirling beneath the historic castle.

Days Out

Stirling Castle

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Forth Valley Food and Drink Festival

, Stirling

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Argaty Red Kites

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