Are Glasgow museums free?
No, you’re not dreaming – all the major museums and galleries in Glasgow are free to visit. Travel back in time through transport at the Riverside Museum, soak up the cool culture of the Gallery of Modern Art, or follow one of the city’s trails to see street art, heritage and even Doctor Who!
Is Glasgow Transport Museum opened?
Riverside Museum is Glasgow’s award-winning transport museum. With over 3,000 objects on display there’s everything from skateboards to locomotives, paintings to prams and cars to a Stormtrooper….2022 Opening Hours.
| Day | Times | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturdays | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sundays | 11:00 | 17:00 |
When was the Transport Museum in Glasgow?
The Museum of Transport first opened in 1964 in the former Coplawhill Tram Depot in southern Glasgow, accommodation made available after the demise of Glasgow’s tram system in 1962. The museum moved to its current premises in the Kelvin Hall in 1988.
What is free in Glasgow?
10 free things to do in Glasgow
- Gallery of Modern Art.
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
- The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel.
- Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace.
- Pollok Country Park.
- Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis.
- People’s Palace and Winter Gardens.
- Hunterian Museum.
Do you have to book the Transport Museum in Glasgow?
All visits must be booked in advance by emailing [email protected] or calling 0141 276 9505/9506, option 1 (Monday to Friday).
What’s new at Glasgow’s New Museum of transport?
The new museum houses collections not previously on display at the Museum of Transport, and for the first time allows the proper interpretation of Glasgow’s important maritime history. Visitors can walk down a re-created 1900s street, drive a locomotive and tackle a tenement fire.
What to do in the Riverside Museum Glasgow?
Riverside Museum is Glasgow’s award-winning transport museum. With over 3,000 objects on display there’s everything from skateboards to locomotives, paintings to prams and cars to a Stormtrooper. Get hands on with our interactive displays. Walk…more
When did the Glenlee museum open in Glasgow?
The building work was completed late autumn 2010 and the museum was opened on 21 June 2011. Glasgow’s Tall Ship, the Glenlee has now moved to its new position at the Riverside Museum and also reopened on 21 June 2011.
What is the age limit to visit Glasgow Science Centre?
“Child” means those aged 3–15. Under 16’s may not visit Glasgow Science Centre unless accompanied by an adult who is over the age of 18. Concession* relates to those over 60, students and unemployed (and we may ask to see proof of age or status).