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Explore over 3,000 objects from Glasgow's transport heritage, from vintage cars to a Stormtrooper, at this award-winning museum. Learn about the city's industrial past and present through interactive displays and a recreated street scene.
- We have re-opened and look forward to welcoming you back to Riverside Museum. Please note that from 17 May 2021, the City of Glasgow remains at Level 3 of the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 protection levels.
- Essential information for planning your visit. Our current opening hours are Monday-Sunday, 11am-4pm. A ticket is required to enter the museum. Tickets are FREE and available to book at the link below.
- On the day of your visit. On arrival please enter via the doors facing the car park. Wear a face covering to stay safe and protect others. Guidance on face covering exemptions is available from the Scottish Government here.
- Keeping you safe. Our visitor charter sets out the safety measures we have introduced to create a safe space and it highlights how you can help protect yourself and others while visiting the museum.
History Glasgow Museum of Transport (1964–2011) The Museum of Transport was opened on 14 April 1964 by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Created in the wake of the closure of Glasgow's tramway system in 1962, it was initially located at the former Coplawhill tram depot on Albert Drive in Pollokshields, before moving to the Kelvin Hall in 1988.
Riverside Museum is Glasgow's award-winning transport museum. With over 3,000 objects on display there's everything from skateboards to locomotives, paintings to prams and cars to a Stormtrooper. There are over 90 large touch screens panels full of images, memories and films that tell the fascinating stories behind the objects.
- 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS
The Riverside Museum of Transport, located at Pointhouse Place in Glasgow’s West End, showcases transport memorabilia from across the globe. Visitors can view exhibits including steam trains, historic cars, trams, motorbikes, and much more. The museum is open 7 days a week, and entry is free. Address: 100 Pointhouse Road, Partick, Glasgow, G3 ...
Riverside Museum is Glasgow's award-winning transport museum. With over 3,000 objects on display there's everything from skateboards to locomotives, paintings to prams and cars to a Stormtrooper. Get hands on with our interactive displays. Walk through Glasgow streets and visit the shops, bar and subway. Climb aboard a train, tram or bus and ...
47 reviews and 205 photos of RIVERSIDE MUSEUM "The transport museum is a bit of a Glasgow institution. Most people will remember being taken here as a kid on a wet Sunday! As well as old Glasgow buses, cars, ambulences etc., there is the 'old street'.
- 100 Pointhouse Place Glasgow G3 8RS United Kingdom
