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Riverside Museum

Glasgow
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ENTRY

Free

SETTING

Indoors

WHERE

Glasgow

What it’s like

Free Glasgow transport museum on the Clyde - cars, trams and the Tall Ship.

Riverside Museum is Glasgow's free transport museum on the Clyde - cars, trams, bikes and the Tall Ship outside without Soft Play.

Soft Play is N. Cafe and shop. Pair with a walk along the riverside when the weather breaks.

100 Pointhouse Place G3 8RS - Partick / Exhibition Centre side of the Clyde.

What’s on here

Facilities

Accessible toilet
Café
Gift shop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Parking

Plan your visit

How much does Riverside Museum cost?

It's free to get in. Some extras are priced; the full list is on this page.

Is there parking?

Yes, there's parking on site.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café.

How accessible is it?

The venue lists wheelchair access and an accessible toilet.

What if it rains?

You're covered, it's indoors.

How do we find it?

Partick interchange is 0.6 miles from the museum via the exit facing Morrisons supermarket. Govan subway station is 0.3 miles away, a 5 minute walk via the Govan-Partick Bridge. Partick subway station is 0.6 miles away. The City Sightseeing tour bus stops at Riverside. Cycle parking is available at the west side of the museum. EV rapid charging station available in car park. Taxi/private-hire drop-off is beside the car park; disabled visitors can be dropped off at the front door via the slip road barrier. Sat-nav users are recommended to enter "The Riverside Museum" rather than the postcode.

Areas to explore

  • Recreated street scene

    indoors

    A recreated cobbled street lined with shops, houses and a subway station, giving a glimpse into Glasgow's past.

  • Transport and technology collections

    indoors

    Exhibits and vehicles including cars, bicycles, motorcycles, trams, buses and a steam locomotive, spanning several eras of transport.

Also on site

  • Riverside Café

    indoors

    Serves breakfast, sandwiches, hot dishes and more, with a view of the Clyde.

  • Riverside Museum 3x3 Basketball Court

    The first purpose built 3x3 basketball court in Glasgow.

  • Urban skate spot at Riverside Museum

    outdoors

    Five built-in skate obstacles to explore.

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