A popular Glasgow museum is set to reopen after a two-year closure and a local campaign for its reopening.
Glasgow Life has confirmed that St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art will open its doors on September 14. The building was previously on the charity's list of venues not rescheduled to reopen due to budget cuts.
St Mungo Museum, which is named after Glasgow's patron saint, is built on the site of the medieval Bishops' Castle and is designed in its style. The galleries explore the importance of religion in people's lives across the world.
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Interfaith Glasgow launched a petition to save the building from permanent closure with almost 4,500 putting their name to it.
The petition explained: "St Mungo’s was set-up in 1993 with support from the various faith communities in the city to “promote mutual understanding and respect between people of different faiths and none”. Over the years it has fulfilled this mission, working with people of all religions and belief backgrounds to promote good relations and to challenge discrimination and racism.
"Beloved by the people of Glasgow, St Mungo’s also has an outstanding international reputation and been used as a model for the creation of other museums of religion throughout the world.
"It is imperative that Glasgow does not lose this highly respected resource nor that the nature of it be changed so much that it no longer reflects the multi-faith nature of our society and is hampered in its work to promote good interfaith and intercultural relations."
The reopening was announced along with the reopening of Glasgow Club facilities Crownpoint and Donald Dewar and extended opening hours of six libraries.
Bailie Annette Christie, Chair of Glasgow Life, said: “We’re delighted to confirm the reopening and extended opening hours for these 10 venues across the city. Glasgow Life is a charity with the mental and physical wellbeing of citizens at its heart, and we want all those living in and visiting Glasgow to have the opportunity to engage with our services and make the most of this incredible city, which is known across the world for its cultural and sporting reputation.
“Reopening and increasing access to these venues will promote inclusion, happiness, and health, providing many free opportunities to improve overall wellbeing while also supporting the city’s visitor economy.”
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