Fairfield Heritage - the story of Glasgow's greatest shipyard

Fairfield Heritage - the story of Glasgow's greatest shipyard Fairfield Heritage is a community run museum, celebrating Fairfield yard and shipbuilding heritage in Govan. We are open 7 Day a Week, 11am-4pm. Free Entry!

For over 150 years Govan has been the centre of shipbuilding on the River Clyde. Here some of the finest, most luxurious liners, steamships and naval vessels were designed, built and launched. Today the former Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Company Offices on Govan Road still pay testament to its greatness. Voted one of Glasgow's most admired buildings, this iconic, A-listed edifice has been

restored in a £6 million project to create a new shipbuilding Heritage Centre in the heart of Govan. Since 2011, our growing team of volunteers have been helping to research Govan's unique relationship with the shipbuilding industry. The result is a fantastic Heritage Centre, that tells the story of how Govan became the 'Shipbuildingest Burgh in the World' and the Fairfield Shipyard the lifeblood of a community.

⚽️ FITBA’, THE YERDS & FAIRFIELD ⚓️Join us for a special afternoon celebrating football, shipbuilding and the communitie...
25/06/2026

⚽️ FITBA’, THE YERDS & FAIRFIELD ⚓️

Join us for a special afternoon celebrating football, shipbuilding and the communities that shaped them.

Set in the iconic Fairfield Board Room, enjoy stories from the bygone days and discover links between football, industry and community in Govan. With a line up including Special Guest Chick Young, Senior Curator of the Scottish Football Museum Richard McBrearty and Host Angus Dixon Senior Lecturer at GCU. Discover the powerful links between football, industry and community in Govan. Plus a specially curated ‘Fitba’ exhibition from Colin Quigley & the Govan Reminiscence Society.

📅 Saturday 11 July
⏰11-1pm
📍 Fairfield Heritage Centre, Govan
🎟️ Tickets £6 via Eventbrite or [email protected] for further details

♿ Wheelchair and lift access available.

Come hear the riveting story of Glasgow's greatest shipyard. Open today 11am - 4pm.
21/06/2026

Come hear the riveting story of Glasgow's greatest shipyard. Open today 11am - 4pm.

12/06/2026

From the heart of Govan, we’re wishing Scotland the very best of luck today. 💙🏴

A nation with a proud history, a strong spirit, and communities that always stand together. From everyone at Fairfield Heritage Museum, good luck Scotland!

10/06/2026

🚋 Hop on - Hop off at Stop 14 and discover one of Glasgow’s hidden gems.

Step inside Fairfield Heritage Museum and explore the people, ships and stories that helped shape Govan and the world-famous Clyde shipyards.

Whether you’re a local, a visitor, or simply curious about Glasgow’s rich heritage, there’s always something to discover.

📍 Stop 14
📍 Fairfield Heritage Museum, Govan

Fairfield Heritage Museum – proudly telling Govan’s story.

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Join us at Fairfield Heritage Museum for a fascinating look back at the legendary ships built during the Kvaerner era i...
06/06/2026

Join us at Fairfield Heritage Museum for a fascinating look back at the legendary ships built during the Kvaerner era in Govan. Whether you’re a ship enthusiast or just curious about maritime history, this event is packed with stories and insights. Come along and dive into the rich heritage of shipbuilding that shaped the waterfront. Presented by David Millar - Quality Control Manager and Yard photographer Tickets available from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ships-of-the-kvaerner-govan-years-1988-1999-tickets-1990788862077?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/06/2026

Govan Fair weekend at Fairfield, open today and tomorrow 11am - 4pm

05/06/2026

There’s lots going on in Govan this weekend. Fairfield Heritage Museum is open 11-4pm Saturday & Sunday. Free Entry. Free Parking

⚓ We are open today, 11am - 4pm ⚓NOW OPEN 7 DAYS - 11am to 4pm
31/05/2026

⚓ We are open today, 11am - 4pm ⚓

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS - 11am to 4pm

⚓ We are open today 11am - 4pm Come spend the morning hearing all about Glasgow's greatest shipyard.Dog Friendly and Fre...
30/05/2026

⚓ We are open today 11am - 4pm

Come spend the morning hearing all about Glasgow's greatest shipyard.

Dog Friendly and Free Entry.

30/05/2026

Built by people.
Powered by stories.
Preserved for the future.
Welcome to Fairfield Heritage Museum

Address

1048 Govan Road, Govan
Glasgow
G514XS

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441414455866

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