Glasgow’s Transport Museum was opened in 1964 and is popular destination which attracts half a million visitors each year. The collection is wide ranging and also spans a wide period time with vehicles from every decade for more than a century.

The Museum of Transport is housed in Kelvin Hall and has been a favourite with Glasgow families for many generations. A favourite exhibition is the old 1930’s street set, the museum also holds the oldest surviving pedal cycle.

With a large variety of exhibitions on display the Museum of Transport is a fun filled day for all the family.

Address: 1 Bunhouse Road, Glasgow, G3 8DP
Telephone: 0141 287 2720
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The Burrell Collection was opened in 1983 and was the personal belongings of Sir William Burrell, a millionaire businessman who made his fortune in Glasgows shipbuilding industry. The collection was amassed over Burrell’s lifetime of 80 years and contains around 8000 pieces which are extremely diverse and rich in culture.

Sir William Burrell’s collection was presented to the poeple of Glasgow in 1944 around with funds to construct a building to house the pieces. At any one time, there are around 3000 items are on display which include ceramics, paintings, carpets, tapestries, statues and stonework. Due to the variety of the Burrell Collection there really is something for everyone.

Address: Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park,G43 1AT
Telephone: 0141 297 2550
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Opened in 1898 by the Earl of Rosebury the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens are situated on the Glasgow Green. At the time of opening Glasgow’s eastend had the reputation of being one of the most unhealthy places in the world due to Glasgows new heavily industrialized status. The People’s Palace was opened to give the people of Glasgow’s eastend a place of retreat and create cultural hub.

The People’s Palace has become a social history museum which tells the story of Glasgow’s people from 1750 to present day in the form of pictures, paintings, photographs and a variety of historical artefacts. Items of note are Billy Connolly’s banana boots which the Glasgow Comedian wore throughout his rise to stardom in the 1960’s.

Attached to the peoples palace is an elegant Victorian glasshouse which contains the Winter Gardens where you can relax among the tropical plants or have a cup of tea in the cafe within.

Address: Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT
Telephone: 0141 ​554 ​0223
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The Scotland Street School museum provides an incite into the educational methods of the past with a fully immersive experience that is fun for visitors of all ages. Three different classrooms provide a look into a world of the three different time periods Victorian, Second World War and the 1960’s.

The musuem itself is housed in a former school which was designed by the world renowned Charles Rennie Mackintosh the building was created between 1903 and 1906. The Scotland Street School museum is one of the greatest architectural attractions that Glasgow has to offer and also includes valuable looks into Charles Rennie Mackintosh creation of the building.

Address: 225 Scotland St, Glasgow, G5 8QB‎
Telephone: 0141 287 0500
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Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum host one of Europes finest civic art collections. The building has lately had a major £28 million refurbishment and had become the most popular free attraction in Scotland. Kelvingrove Art Gallery opened in 1901 and was constructed with funds gathers from the 1888 international exhibition.

Housed inside the beautiful sandstone building is one of the greatest collections of armour in the entire world aswell an incredibly diverse natuaral history collection. There are many priceless paintings within the gallery most notably the Christ of Saint John of the Cross by Salvidor Dali there is also works by Rembrandt, Monet and Van Gogh.

Currently a Dr Who exhibition is running and due to the vast nature of the works on display the museum has enough to keep everyone entertained, enthralled and is a great way to spend a day.

Address: Kelvingrove Art Galleries, Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8AG
Telephone: 0141 276 9500‎
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Glasgows Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) is situated right in the very heart of Glasgow’s cosmopolitan city centre. The exhibitions on show are are often edgy, thought-provoking and always worth a visit. GoMA exhibits are by both local and international artists, workshops are often running to enable visitors to participate fully.

The Gallery of Modern Art opened in 1996 and is an increasingly popular Glasgow attraction which is frequented by both tourists and Glaswegians alike. The Gallery is housed in a neo-classical building which harks back to Glasgows tobacco lord past.

GoMA is the second most visited contemporary art Gallery in the UK, residing in the basement of the building is a library with free internet access terminals and a cafe.

Address: Royal Exchange Sq, Glasgow, G1 3AH
Telephone: 01412873041
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The Science Centre located on the banks of the river Clyde is Scotlands leading science attraction the building is purpose built to hold the exhibits and is the spearhead of the rejuvenation of the Clydeside.
Since opening in 2001 it has become a major attraction in Glasgow and has woven itself into the cities skyline.

It is comprised of three different buildings the Science Mall which house all the fun filled science based activities, The IMAX cinema which is the only cinema of its type in Scotland and the Glasgow Tower which is Scotlands tallest tower.

The science centre has many participative exhibits ensure that both kids and parents will have a fun filled day.

Address: 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA
Telephone: 0871 540 1005‎
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