04/12/2023
Beautiful view of the sunrise over the water and the snow! Taken this weekend 🌅❄️
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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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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!
🎁 Explore more than sixty stalls selling jewellery, soap, candles, cakes, decorations, artwork, and much more!
🎄 Free family craft activities from 1.30 - 4pm at the south window.
🚒 Explore vintage fire engines out on events square!
📸 Photo opportunities with characters from Star Wars from the Imperial Scottish Garrison!
Big thanks to Arrow Productions for the amazing video!
02/12/2023
Riverside Museum Christmas Weekend
We are open today and have lots on for all the family!
🎁 Explore more than sixty stalls selling jewellery, soap, cakes, decorations, artwork, and much more!
🎄 Free family craft activities on from 1.30 - 4pm at the south window.
🚒 Explore vintage fire engines out on events square!
📸 Photo opportunities with characters from Star Wars from the Imperial Scottish Garrison!
🌞 Sunny Govan Community Radio are broadcasting live from 12pm!
01/12/2023
Calling all museum-goers! 🗣️ Need help finding your way around the museum? We've got you covered! 🤗
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.
30/11/2023
Pop into Riverside Cafe and enjoy new festive favourites! 🎄
A delicious turkey and cranberry panini with bacon and stuffing, served with roast potatoes and gravy 😋
For something smaller (or maybe for dessert?) why not try a classic mince pie and a seasonal flavoured coffee? ☕
29/11/2023
🎄🎅This Weekend - Riverside Christmas Market🎅🎄
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
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!
🤖🌟🎄
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.
24/11/2023
Looking for a fun activity to do together that gets you out of the cold? ☃️
Come down to the museum and put your knowledge to the test with our family quiz! See if you can find all the answers.🧐
Get your copy of the quiz at the front door, next to our floor plans, or ask at reception for assistance.
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 £2.12 in today's money!
🚋💸
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? 🤔💡
19/11/2023
🎄🎅Riverside Christmas Market🎅🎄
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
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!
17/11/2023
Are you coming to visit this weekend?
Comment your favourite object or area of the museum below! 🚗🚑🏍️
16/11/2023
What do you think of our colourful new benches? 🌈
Our technician, Cameron, has been working hard to paint them all!
They are ideal for picnics outside the museum - but wrap up warm! 🧣⛄
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! 🌞
10/11/2023
We've added some new costumes for you to try on in the photographer’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!
02/11/2023
Peanut the guide dog in training came to visit us today!
Isn't she a good girl? 🐕
01/11/2023
We’re delighted that our publication Scotland’s Lascar Heritage, exploring the untold stories of the South Asian sailors of Colonial Britain, has been shortlisted for the Research Book Award at Scotland’s National Book Awards 2023.
Find out more ⤵️
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/lascars-forgotten-seafarers
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?
👻🚂
27/10/2023
All museums will be open usual hours again from Saturday 28 October. We look forward to welcoming you.
Plan your visit on our website: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums
27/10/2023
Industrial action update – 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
26/10/2023
BLACK HISTORY MONTH at Riverside
🎵📀Glasgow’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 people’s memories of those we don’t.
Please book your free place at https://ow.ly/FQuu50Q0GEC
On arrival, meet at the reception desk.
26/10/2023
Industrial action update – 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
25/10/2023
🔔🔔 APPLICATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS MARKET MAKERS + CRAFTERS - DEADLINE THIS WEEKEND! 🔔🔔
We are looking for vendors to apply for a stall on the 2nd and 3rd of December 2023. This is charged at £90 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.
25/10/2023
Industrial action update – 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
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 people’s memories of those we don’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. - “In 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.” - For more info visit: https://www.crer.org.uk/black-history-month
23/10/2023
We're having a FREE Halloween party with Mini Manoeuvres!!
DRESS UP 🎃 MUSIC 🎃 COMPETITIONS 🎃 FUN 🎃 FREE!
SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER 1-4PM
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
21/10/2023
🎉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!
20/10/2023
🧛🏼 Can you help Tam and Ronny find the infamous Gorbals Vampire? Promenade performances between 12 + 4pm 🧛🏼
19/10/2023
🎺 🎺 A reminder that the Mystery Machine is here for another two weeks only! Don't miss out! 🎺 🎺
19/10/2023
We’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
17/10/2023
🔔🔔 APPLICATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS MARKET MAKERS + CRAFTERS NOW OPEN! 🔔🔔
We are looking for vendors to apply for a stall on the 2nd and 3rd of December 2023. This is charged at £90 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.
16/10/2023
🦇🦇Join our curator Robyn Haggard and learn more about the amazing beasties in our collection! 17th of October 1330 - 1600🕷️🕷️
15/10/2023
Who you gonna call? 👻
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! 👻🔫
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!
14/10/2023
👻👻FREE Spooky Tours! Join our guides and hear about ghostly Glasgow goings on!👻👻
14th October, 10am + 1pm
15th October, 11am + 1pm
17th October, 1pm
21st October, 1pm
22nd October, 1pm
31st October, 1pm
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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! 🎁 Explore more than sixty stalls selling jewellery, soap, candles, cakes, decorations, artwork, and much more! 🎄 Free family craft activities from 1.30 - 4pm at the south window. 🚒 Explore vintage fire engines out on events square! 📸 Photo opportunities with characters from Star Wars from the Imperial Scottish Garrison! Big thanks to Arrow Productions for the amazing video!
One of the most peaceful places in our Museum is up at our Ship Conveyor.🚢 Here, you can sit and enjoy the models as they float by. 🌊 Which model is your favourite? Let us know below.
Have you visited Main Street? It is one of our favourite exhibits at the Riverside Museum. Who will you meet as you are transported back 100 years to the early 20th century?🧐 There are lots of stories to tell here. Let us know your favourites below. 📖📚
Glasgow's Eurovision Bid
Glasgow loves a good song 🎶 Join us in supporting the city's Eurovision bid for 2023 🎤 Good luck Glasgow! #Eurovision #PeopleMakeGlasgow #GlasgowEurovisionBid
We are Hiring
We're recruiting! Are you aged 18 - 25? Glasgow Life Museums are hiring a Project Assistant and a Learning Assistant for the Our Shared Cultural Heritage programme. Find out more and apply; Project Assistant - https://bit.ly/3ypgR6G Learning Assistant - https://bit.ly/3OK4NSR Closing date - 17th July #OSCH Glasgow is a youth-led programme that explores the shared cultures and histories of the UK and South Asia. In partnership with Glasgow Life Museums, British Council and UK Youth, supported by @HeritageFundUK.
OSCH is Recruiting
We're recruiting! Are you aged 18 - 25? Glasgow Life Museums are hiring a Project Assistant and a Learning Assistant for the Our Shared Cultural Heritage programme. Find out more and apply; Project Assistant - https://bit.ly/3ypgR6G Learning Assistant - https://bit.ly/3OK4NSR Closing date - 17th July #OSCH Glasgow is a youth-led programme that explores the shared cultures and histories of the UK and South Asia. In partnership with Glasgow Life Museums, British Council and UK Youth, supported by @HeritageFundUK.
Weaving Part 1
Inspired by tartan plaid worn by Lord Mungo Murray have fun weaving a wall hanging from sustainable, natural materials in these craft videos. Our learning and curatorial teams have been working hard to help everyone think about how we use precious resources. As COP 26 approaches and in the years ahead, little changes to how we live and create can make a big difference! The Art of Sustainable Weaving Part 2 will be posted today at 5.30pm #OurClimateStories Please help us to evaluate this content here: http://bit.ly/LMMEvaluation
Reduce, Recycle, Reuse with Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Make A Pin Cushion Using An Old T-Shirt! Looking at the beautifully patterned fossils from Glasgow Museums collection gives surprising inspiration for fabric printing and pattern making. Practice different ways to make prints and patterns using the natural world around you. Whist reusing fabrics and stuffing that have been previously used gives you green creditability in your creativity. Reduce, Recycle, Reuse. Explore our fossil and botanical collections using our Collections Navigator: https://bit.ly/3Aofrs5 #ourclimatestories #deargreenplace.
Growing Greener with Kelvingrove Art Gallery
This week Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will be encouraging you how to put the 'green' into your art. Be truly inspired by all that nature shows you... first up.. Growing Greener. Reuse bottles, jars or plastic vessels to make ideal planters for seeds this summer. The Glasgow Museums collection has plenty of botanical inspiration to help inspire you to make your own mini green house to enhance your green fingers. Why not visit us for inspiration or explore our collections online using Collections Navigator. https://bit.ly/3Aofrs5 #ourclimatestories #deargreenplace
Recycled jewellery
Burrell inspired cushion covers
Yin and Yang Origami Boxes
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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.
For the latest information on all Glasgow Life venues, events and services in light of go to: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/corona-virus-latest-information ________________
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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