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Ascend a secret spiral staircase to enjoy tea and cake in a hidden balcony overlooking our museum. Tea in the Turret is a unique way to immerse yourself in the history of mental health care while relaxing with friends & family. Tickets essential, book yours now.

Join us for a relaxed guided walking tour around the grounds of Glenside to explore its hidden history and unravel some of its mystery. Hosted on Sat 18th July, Sat 29th August and Sat 26th September.

Have you ever wanted to get your hands on items in our museum collection? On Saturday 7th March 2026 for National Lottery Open Week, our museum is opening its doors for a unique experience. Read on to find out about this fantastic opportunity...

Unlike the sometimes sterile notes of the medics, these photos brought back their humanity, though often pose more questions: What were they like? Can you tell what was wrong with them? Did they like having their photos taken? In this talk, Dr Tobia will discuss how people with psychiatric problems have been portrayed, how photography changed that, and how our asylum used these photographs.