Riverside Museum

Riverside Museum Discover Glasgow's transport and technology collections at Riverside Museum. Entry is free!
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Visit the new Riverside Museum for FREE and experience the wonder of Glasgow's industrial heritage in this striking building designed by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid. The Tall Ship is berthed alongside the museum, creating a fantastic experience in this stunning setting on the banks of the River Clyde. This profile is monitored regularly and we will answer enquiries within 24 hour

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Beautiful view of the sunrise over the water and the snow! Taken this weekend ๐ŸŒ…โ„๏ธ
04/12/2023

Beautiful view of the sunrise over the water and the snow! Taken this weekend ๐ŸŒ…โ„๏ธ

02/12/2023

We had a great first day at the Riverside Museum Christmas Weekend!

Come along tomorrow, Sunday 3rd December, between 11am - 5pm!

We will have lots on for all the family and entry is free!

๐ŸŽ Explore more than sixty stalls selling jewellery, soap, candles, cakes, decorations, artwork, and much more!

๐ŸŽ„ Free family craft activities from 1.30 - 4pm at the south window.

๐Ÿš’ Explore vintage fire engines out on events square!

๐Ÿ“ธ Photo opportunities with characters from Star Wars from the Imperial Scottish Garrison!

Big thanks to Arrow Productions for the amazing video!

Riverside Museum Christmas WeekendWe are open today and have lots on for all the family! ๐ŸŽ Explore more than sixty stall...
02/12/2023

Riverside Museum Christmas Weekend

We are open today and have lots on for all the family!

๐ŸŽ Explore more than sixty stalls selling jewellery, soap, cakes, decorations, artwork, and much more!

๐ŸŽ„ Free family craft activities on from 1.30 - 4pm at the south window.

๐Ÿš’ Explore vintage fire engines out on events square!

๐Ÿ“ธ Photo opportunities with characters from Star Wars from the Imperial Scottish Garrison!

๐ŸŒž Sunny Govan Community Radio are broadcasting live from 12pm!

Calling all museum-goers! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Need help finding your way around the museum? We've got you covered! ๐Ÿค— Pick up floor plans ...
01/12/2023

Calling all museum-goers! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Need help finding your way around the museum? We've got you covered! ๐Ÿค—

Pick up floor plans in 7 different languages at our front door. Our friendly staff are always happy to help - just look out for their pink lanyards.

Pop into Riverside Cafe and enjoy new festive favourites! ๐ŸŽ„A delicious turkey and cranberry panini with bacon and stuffi...
30/11/2023

Pop into Riverside Cafe and enjoy new festive favourites! ๐ŸŽ„

A delicious turkey and cranberry panini with bacon and stuffing, served with roast potatoes and gravy ๐Ÿ˜‹

For something smaller (or maybe for dessert?) why not try a classic mince pie and a seasonal flavoured coffee? โ˜•

๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…This Weekend - Riverside Christmas Market๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„Saturday 2nd December - 10am-4pmSunday 3rd December - 11am-4pmStart your Ch...
29/11/2023

๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…This Weekend - Riverside Christmas Market๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„

Saturday 2nd December - 10am-4pm
Sunday 3rd December - 11am-4pm

Start your Christmas shopping and browse more than sixty stalls selling handmade & locally crafted items including candles, jewellery, baked goods, knitwear, art, clothing, accessories and decorations priced from just a few pounds!

Free entry
No booking required
Please bring cash where possible

Christmas Market Weekend - 2nd & 3rd DecemberCome to the merry side and join our celestial friends from the Imperial Sco...
27/11/2023

Christmas Market Weekend - 2nd & 3rd December

Come to the merry side and join our celestial friends from the Imperial Scottish Garrison at Riverside Museum while browsing the 60+ market stalls.

Feel the presence of Christmas presents for you and your loved ones!

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This WeekendThe autism-friendly quiet safe space is available all weekend in the comfort zone on the ground floor. Follo...
25/11/2023

This Weekend

The autism-friendly quiet safe space is available all weekend in the comfort zone on the ground floor. Follow the signs or ask a staff member who will be happy to help.

Looking for a fun activity to do together that gets you out of the cold? โ˜ƒ๏ธCome down to the museum and put your knowledg...
24/11/2023

Looking for a fun activity to do together that gets you out of the cold? โ˜ƒ๏ธ

Come down to the museum and put your knowledge to the test with our family quiz! See if you can find all the answers.๐Ÿง

Get your copy of the quiz at the front door, next to our floor plans, or ask at reception for assistance.

This table of tram fares is based on prices from 1921. 1d is equivalent to about 53p today, making the most expensive ti...
23/11/2023

This table of tram fares is based on prices from 1921.

1d is equivalent to about 53p today, making the most expensive ticket around ยฃ2.12 in today's money!

๐Ÿš‹๐Ÿ’ธ

The nights are fair drawing in... We love this cosy photograph of the light inside the 779 tram. Does anyone know in whi...
20/11/2023

The nights are fair drawing in...

We love this cosy photograph of the light inside the 779 tram.

Does anyone know in which year the first tram route was electrified in Glasgow? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ก

๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…Riverside Christmas Market๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„Saturday 2nd December - 10am-4pmSunday 3rd December - 11am-4pmStart your Christmas shoppin...
19/11/2023

๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…Riverside Christmas Market๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„

Saturday 2nd December - 10am-4pm
Sunday 3rd December - 11am-4pm

Start your Christmas shopping and browse more than sixty stalls selling handmade & locally crafted items including candles, jewellery, baked goods, knitwear, art, clothing, accessories and decorations priced from just a few pounds!

Free entry
No booking required
Please bring cash where possible

Truck Art 1:30 - 4pm by the motorbike wallCome along and be inspired by our vibrant Karachi style van!  In Pakistan you ...
18/11/2023

Truck Art 1:30 - 4pm by the motorbike wall
Come along and be inspired by our vibrant Karachi style van! In Pakistan you can see truck art on lorries, buses and horsedrawn carts. Using collage and pastels you will create your own version!

Are you coming to visit this weekend? Comment your favourite object or area of the museum below! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš‘๐Ÿ๏ธ
17/11/2023

Are you coming to visit this weekend?

Comment your favourite object or area of the museum below! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš‘๐Ÿ๏ธ

What do you think of our colourful new benches? ๐ŸŒˆOur technician, Cameron, has been working hard to paint them all!They a...
16/11/2023

What do you think of our colourful new benches? ๐ŸŒˆ

Our technician, Cameron, has been working hard to paint them all!

They are ideal for picnics outside the museum - but wrap up warm! ๐Ÿงฃโ›„

It's a beautiful day here at Riverside! Our doors are open and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors!Comment belo...
12/11/2023

It's a beautiful day here at Riverside! Our doors are open and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors!

Comment below if you know where to find this view in the museum! ๐ŸŒž

We've added some new costumes for you to try on in the photographerโ€™s studio in the old street. Why not come along and t...
10/11/2023

We've added some new costumes for you to try on in the photographerโ€™s studio in the old street. Why not come along and try on some of the new outfits. Remember to tag us in your photos!

Peanut the guide dog in training came to visit us today! Isn't she a good girl? ๐Ÿ•
02/11/2023

Peanut the guide dog in training came to visit us today!

Isn't she a good girl? ๐Ÿ•

Weโ€™re delighted that our publication Scotlandโ€™s Lascar Heritage, exploring the untold stories of the South Asian sailors...
01/11/2023

Weโ€™re delighted that our publication Scotlandโ€™s Lascar Heritage, exploring the untold stories of the South Asian sailors of Colonial Britain, has been shortlisted for the Research Book Award at Scotlandโ€™s National Book Awards 2023.



Find out more โคต๏ธ

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/lascars-forgotten-seafarers

Here's a mystery not even the Scooby Doo gang can solve!This photo was sent in by a visitor and claims to show a ghostly...
31/10/2023

Here's a mystery not even the Scooby Doo gang can solve!

This photo was sent in by a visitor and claims to show a ghostly face peering out from the wheels of our No 9 Tank Engine.

What do you think?

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Industrial action update โ€“  Friday 27 OctoberKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will be closed today (Friday 27 October)...
27/10/2023

Industrial action update โ€“ Friday 27 October

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will be closed today (Friday 27 October). All other museums remain open.

Further info on the website: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums

BLACK HISTORY MONTH at Riverside๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ“€Glasgowโ€™s Asian Record Shops talkSaturday 28th November2 pm meet at the Reception desk...
26/10/2023

BLACK HISTORY MONTH at Riverside
๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ“€Glasgowโ€™s Asian Record Shops talk
Saturday 28th November
2 pm meet at the Reception desk

At a time when Glasgow had over 100 record shops, only a few specialised in Asian music. More than just music retailers, they helped galvanise their communities and beyond. Meet curator Neil Johnson-Symington for a talk that will celebrate the shops we know about and reach out for peopleโ€™s memories of those we donโ€™t.

Please book your free place at https://ow.ly/FQuu50Q0GEC

On arrival, meet at the reception desk.

Industrial action update โ€“  Thursday 26 October.Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will be closed today (Thursday 26 Oct...
26/10/2023

Industrial action update โ€“ Thursday 26 October.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will be closed today (Thursday 26 October). All other museums remain open.

Further info on the website: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums

๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ”” APPLICATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS MARKET MAKERS + CRAFTERS - DEADLINE THIS WEEKEND! ๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””We are looking for vendors to apply fo...
25/10/2023

๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ”” APPLICATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS MARKET MAKERS + CRAFTERS - DEADLINE THIS WEEKEND! ๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””

We are looking for vendors to apply for a stall on the 2nd and 3rd of December 2023. This is charged at ยฃ90 for a table for the whole weekend.

Please email [email protected] for an application form and more information. The application deadline is midnight on Saturday the 28th of October. Vendors will hear back by Thursday the 2nd of November.

Industrial action update โ€“ Wednesday 25 October.The Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow M...
25/10/2023

Industrial action update โ€“ Wednesday 25 October.

The Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow Museums Resource Centre will be closed today (Wednesday 25 October). All other museums remain open.

Further info on the website: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums

CURATOR TALK - At a time when Glasgow had over 100 record shops, only a few specialised in Asian music. More than just m...
24/10/2023

CURATOR TALK - At a time when Glasgow had over 100 record shops, only a few specialised in Asian music. More than just music retailers, they helped galvanise their communities and beyond. Meet curator Neil Johnson-Symington on Saturday October 28th at 2pm at the front enquiry desk for a talk that will celebrate the shops we know about and reach out for peopleโ€™s memories of those we donโ€™t.

To book tickets click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glasgows-asian-record-shops-1970s-90s-tickets-667413400447?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is part of Black History Month. - โ€œIn Scotland, CRER has co-ordinated a uniquely Scottish Black History Month during October since 2001. This encompasses the history of African, Caribbean and Asian people in this country; people who often have a direct link with Scotland through slavery, colonialism and migration. Black History Month focuses on people whose sacrifices, contributions and achievements against a backdrop of racism, inequality and injustice are often forgotten about.โ€ - For more info visit: https://www.crer.org.uk/black-history-month

We're having a FREE Halloween party with Mini Manoeuvres!!DRESS UP  ๐ŸŽƒ  MUSIC  ๐ŸŽƒ COMPETITIONS ๐ŸŽƒ  FUN  ๐ŸŽƒ  FREE!SUNDAY 29 O...
23/10/2023

We're having a FREE Halloween party with Mini Manoeuvres!!
DRESS UP ๐ŸŽƒ MUSIC ๐ŸŽƒ COMPETITIONS ๐ŸŽƒ FUN ๐ŸŽƒ FREE!
SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER 1-4PM

**Venue Update**Riverside Museum is open as usual today (Monday 23 October) from 10am-5pm. Please visit our website to c...
23/10/2023

**Venue Update**
Riverside Museum is open as usual today (Monday 23 October) from 10am-5pm.

Please visit our website to check the opening hours of individual Glasgow Museums venues: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums

๐ŸŽ‰CALLING ALL MAKERS + CRAFTERS! There's one week to go before our Christmas  Market deadline closes!  Please email River...
21/10/2023

๐ŸŽ‰CALLING ALL MAKERS + CRAFTERS!
There's one week to go before our Christmas Market deadline closes! Please email Riverside [email protected] for more info and an application form. Vendors will hear back by the 2nd of November. Don't miss out!

๐Ÿง›๐Ÿผ Can you help Tam and Ronny find the infamous Gorbals Vampire?  Promenade performances between 12 + 4pm ๐Ÿง›๐Ÿผ
20/10/2023

๐Ÿง›๐Ÿผ Can you help Tam and Ronny find the infamous Gorbals Vampire? Promenade performances between 12 + 4pm ๐Ÿง›๐Ÿผ

๐ŸŽบ ๐ŸŽบ  A reminder that the Mystery Machine is here for another two weeks only!  Don't miss out!  ๐ŸŽบ  ๐ŸŽบ
19/10/2023

๐ŸŽบ ๐ŸŽบ A reminder that the Mystery Machine is here for another two weeks only! Don't miss out! ๐ŸŽบ ๐ŸŽบ

Weโ€™re anticipating disruption, including potential closures, across our museums from Mon-Fri, 23-27 Oct due to strike ac...
19/10/2023

Weโ€™re anticipating disruption, including potential closures, across our museums from Mon-Fri, 23-27 Oct due to strike action by Unison. We will post further updates here & on our website. Our museums will open as normal on Sat 28 Oct. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/riverside-museum

๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ”” APPLICATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS MARKET MAKERS + CRAFTERS NOW OPEN! ๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””We are looking for vendors to apply for a stall on th...
17/10/2023

๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ”” APPLICATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS MARKET MAKERS + CRAFTERS NOW OPEN! ๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””

We are looking for vendors to apply for a stall on the 2nd and 3rd of December 2023. This is charged at ยฃ90 for a table for the whole weekend.

Please email [email protected] for an application form and more information. The application deadline is midnight on Saturday the 28th of October. Vendors will hear back by Thursday the 2nd of November.

๐Ÿฆ‡๐Ÿฆ‡Join our curator Robyn Haggard and learn more about the amazing beasties in our collection! 17th of October 1330 - 160...
16/10/2023

๐Ÿฆ‡๐Ÿฆ‡Join our curator Robyn Haggard and learn more about the amazing beasties in our collection! 17th of October 1330 - 1600๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ

Who you gonna call? ๐Ÿ‘ปOur friends the Ghostbusters of Glasgow will be at Riverside this week on Monday 16th, Wednesday 18...
15/10/2023

Who you gonna call? ๐Ÿ‘ป

Our friends the Ghostbusters of Glasgow will be at Riverside this week on Monday 16th, Wednesday 18th and Friday 20th.

Come and see if you can help them track down the ghosts and make sure to get a photo! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ”ซ

A great big thanks to the Imperial Scottish Garrison for coming along to Riverside today - catch them again tomorrow, Su...
14/10/2023

A great big thanks to the Imperial Scottish Garrison for coming along to Riverside today - catch them again tomorrow, Sunday 15th October and get a photo!

๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ปFREE Spooky Tours!  Join our guides and hear about ghostly Glasgow goings on!๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป14th October, 10am + 1pm15th October, 1...
14/10/2023

๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ปFREE Spooky Tours! Join our guides and hear about ghostly Glasgow goings on!๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป
14th October, 10am + 1pm
15th October, 11am + 1pm
17th October, 1pm
21st October, 1pm
22nd October, 1pm
31st October, 1pm

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100 Pointhouse Place
Glasgow
G27

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

0141 287 2720

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We are now reopen at reduced capacity. Please ensure you have pre-booked a FREE ticket online to gain entry to the museum. You can book tickets via our website.

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Visit the Riverside Museum for FREE and experience the wonder of Glasgow's industrial heritage in this striking building designed by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid. The Tall Ship is berthed alongside the museum, creating a fantastic experience in this stunning setting on the banks of the River Clyde.


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