The Templeton Carpet Factory, which is beside the People's Palace.
A brief history of the People's Palace
A leading social history museum
The People's Palace has been a place for Glaswegians and visitors to explore and enjoy for over 125 years. Set in the historic Glasgow Green, the venue is the city's best-known social history museum.
A place for the people of Glasgow
The People's Palace opened in 1898 as a centre for culture and entertainment. Its purpose was to build community spirit and promote the health and wellbeing of Glaswegians.
The people of Glasgow and those visiting the city hold it dear. And the museum attracts visitors from all generations.
The collection boasts a wide range of objects and unique displays. This ranges from Billy Connolly's banana boots to a recreation of a "single end" room in a tenement flat. It also shows how people spent their social time, whether dancing at venues like the Barrowland Ballroom, or going 'doon the watter' on holiday.
The Palace is located on Glasgow Green in the east end of the city. The Green is Glasgow’s oldest park and is home to several other landmarks.
Other landmarks on Glasgow Green
The Nelson Monument on Glasgow Green.
The Doulton Fountain located in front of the People's Palace entrance.
A sculpture created to mark the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Poles for drying clothes on Glasgow Green.
Interested in finding out more about Glasgow Green?
Explore the city's biggest park with the Glasgow Green Heritage Trail.
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