Museums & GalleriesLast verified 17 Sept 2026

Riverside Museum

Glasgow· Glasgow City

Riverside Museum in Glasgow

About this place

Riverside Museum is the first purpose-built museum created by Glasgow Life in the 21st century. Located at the junction of the Rivers Kelvin and Clyde, it houses the city’s fabulous transport and technology collections, which have been gathered over the centuries and which reflect the important part Glasgow has played in the world through its contributions to heavy industries like shipbuilding, train manufacturing and engineering.

Facilities

  • Free
  • Baby Changing
  • Toilets
  • Onsite Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Pram Friendly
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor Activity

Opening hours

Weekly opening hours, today highlighted
Monday (today)10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday11:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday11:00 – 17:00

Hours can change — it’s always worth checking before you set off.