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Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in Glasgow
Glasgow does touring exhibitions and one-off experiences rather than a single blockbuster site, so the fun is in mixing them up. The Tall Ship Glenlee sits on the Clyde with decks to explore for £3.70, sensory backpacks included. Glasgow Science Centre has three floors of hands-on exhibits and a planetarium, though the Tower is shut for now. Out at Coatbridge, Summerlee is free to wander, with recreated miners' rows and an adventure park bolted on for climbing. For free days, Rumpus Room HQ runs sessions for under-fives right up to teens at no cost. Younger children will get more from the Tall Ship or Summerlee's outdoor space than the Citizens Theatre's backstage tours, which are built for ages 14 and up around productions like 1984. World of Wings, open Thursday to Sunday, is worth the trip for hands-on owl walks. If access needs matter, Jackton Distillery has hearing loops and quiet sessions built in, and it's a longer trip out to Kilwinning for the costume museum's 1770s collection.
9 places 1 upcoming event 2 free to visit
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Places for immersive & touring exhibitions
from £14Citizens Theatre
Glasgow · ages 14+
A backstage tour or a heritage visit for teenagers, built around productions like 1984 rather than younger kids.
from £12Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow · ages 3+
Three floors of hands-on science exhibits, a planetarium and an IMAX screen, with the Tower currently shut.
Booking requiredPicnics allowedSensory friendlyWheelchair accessible
Jackton Distillery
Glasgow
A working distillery tour and tasting experience near Glasgow, with proper access support if anyone in your group needs it.
Accessible toiletCaféHearing loopQuiet / SEN sessions+4 more
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
Glasgow
A legendary Glasgow music venue where the office picks up the phone from 10am to 6pm if you want to ask what's on.
FreeRumpus Room HQ
Glasgow
Free art, garden and play sessions for different age groups, from under-fives to teens, with no cost to join in.
FreeSummerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Coatbridge
Free wander through recreated miners' rows and industrial machinery, plus an adventure park for climbing and sliding.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféParking+2 more
from £5The Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume
Kilwinning
Costumes from the 1770s, old farming gear and a riverside walk to stretch legs after the cases.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféGift shop+2 more
from £3.70The Tall Ship Glenlee
Glasgow
A real Victorian cargo ship on the Clyde that kids explore deck by deck, with a free app guide and sensory backpacks on hand.
Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféEV charging+7 more
from £8.50World of Wings
Glasgow · ages 0+
Flying displays of birds of prey plus hands-on owl and hawk walks, open Thursday to Sunday.
CaféGroup bookingsIndoor seatingFood on site+1 more
Good to know: immersive & touring exhibitions in Glasgow
Are any of them free?
Yes, Rumpus Room HQ and Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £3.70 at The Tall Ship Glenlee. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find immersive & touring exhibitions in Glasgow, Coatbridge and Kilwinning. Every place we list is in or around Glasgow, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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