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.
Walk through Glasgow streets and visit the shops. Climb aboard a train, tram or bus and get a real feel for old public transport and discover Glasgow's rich shipbuilding history.
Where is Riverside Museum located?
The Riverside Museum is based in the west of the city of Glasgow on the banks of the River Clyde.
What is the history of Riverside Museum to the present day?
Riverside Museum was opened in 2011 replacing the Glasgow Transport Museum which was originally sited at Kelvin Hall. It was designed by renowned architect Zahid Hadid.
What is there to see and do at Riverside Museum?
Get hands on with the interactive displays. Walk through Glasgow streets and visit the shops, bar and subway. Climb aboard a train, tram or bus and get a real feel for old public transport. Discover Glasgow's rich shipbuilding history, explore the car and motorbike walls and help put out a fire with the interactive fire engine.
There are over 90 large touch screens panels full of images, memories and films that tell the fascinating stories behind the objects. There really is something for all ages to enjoy at the Riverside Museum.
Other Information
Enjoy a rest in the coffee shop or restaurant or enjoy a spot of shopping in the Museum shop.
