Riverside Museum
About This Museum
Believe it or not, the Riverside Museum in Glasgow is one of the most-visited museums in the entire UK outside of London. Its location at the confluence of the River Clyde and the Kelvin is no accident, as its entire collection tells a sprawling story of transport and travel. You don't just look at exhibits here; you're invited to step inside a vintage subway carriage, walk a recreated cobbled street from 1895, and even board a tall ship moored right outside. It’s a place that feels less like a static archive and more like a vibrant, interactive celebration of how we move.
Collection Highlights
Highlights range from dizzying walls displaying classic cars and vintage motorcycles to the beautiful South African locomotive No. 3005. Don't miss walking through the recreated 'Clyde Street' with its period shops or exploring the three-masted sailing ship, the Glenlee, permanently berthed alongside the museum.
Visitor Information
It's perched right on the river at 100 Pointhouse Place, and best of all? General admission is completely free, making it an easy and essential stop for any trip to Glasgow.
Architecture & Building
Designed by the legendary Zaha Hadid, the building itself is a stunning piece of modern architecture—a swooping, zinc-clad structure that looks like a series of sharp folds or waves crashing against the riverbank.
Contact & Location
Address: Pointhouse Road, Yorkhill, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Alba / Scotland, G3 8QX, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 141 287 2720
Website: Visit Website
