The first museum in the world to be dedicated to the study of religious art and life, the St. Mungo Museum is located on Castle Street, next to Glasgow Cathedral, and was opened in 1993. Named after Glasgow's patron saint, who brought the Christian faith to Glasgow in the 6th century, it contains works of art depicting the world's six major religions, there are three galleries of permanent displays together with temporary exhibitions. The permanent displays explore the history of religion in Scotland, from the earliest Celtic beliefs to the present day, along with the customs and practices of different faiths in Scotland. Between 1993 and 2006, this was home to Salvador Dali's work, Christ of St. John of the Cross, which was subsequently returned the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Built on the site of the Mediaeval Bishops' Castle, the building, in the vernacular style, was the work of noted architect Ian Begg (1925 - 2017).
