Riverside Museum

Open tomorrow 10:00am - 5:00pm

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Riverside Museum exterior with Tall Ship Glenlee

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Welcome!

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 reflect the important part Glasgow has played in the world through its contributions to heavy industries like shipbuilding, train manufacturing and engineering.

The museum was designed by internationally renowned architect, Dame Zaha Hadid. It opened in 2011 after a four-year build, with over 3,000 objects from the city's world-famous collections displayed inside.

"The Riverside Museum is a fantastic project where the exhibits and building come together at this prominent and historic location on the Clyde waterfront. The complex geometries of the extruded design continue Glasgow’s rich engineering traditions and will be a part of the city’s future as a centre of innovation." – Dame Zaha Hadid (1950-2016)

 

Regular opening hours:

Monday-Thursday, Saturday: 10am-5pm

Friday and Sunday: 11am-5pm

Both the restaurant and the shop are also open.

Free entry

No need to book, just drop in.

 

 

If you are planning a visit to Riverside Museum on Friday 1 November or Saturday 2 November, please be aware of various events that are happening.

If you're planning to visit on Friday 1 November please be aware that the Optimo Halloween – Espookio made us do it is taking place from 7pm - midnight.

If you're planning to visit on Saturday 2 November please be aware that the Melting Pot Halloween – one night at the museum is taking place from 7pm - midnight.


Both events mean that the museum and the car park are expected to be busy. . We recommend travelling by public transport if possible. Please check for travel options at Travelinescotland.

 These events are taking place after Riverside Museums standard operating hours, however, the museum may look a little different during your visit as our team will be setting up in preparation.

 

Plan your visit

Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 11:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm

Accessibility guides

Read the accessibility guide for Riverside Museum on AccessAble

Further information can be found on Euan's Guide website

Accessible toilets

Changing Places Facility Available during opening hours. No key required. Situated on the ground floor near reception and adjacent to male and female toilets.

Assistance dogs

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing loop

Hearing loop available within venue.

You can also visit our British Sign Language and International Sign Video Library here to watch a welcome video for every Glasgow Museum.

Wheelchair access

There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts.

Baby changing

Baby feeding

Cafe or restaurant

 

Check out our Riverside Cafe menu.

Cloakroom

Parking

Up to 1 hour £3.00
• 1-2 hours £5.00
• 2-3 hours £7.50
• 3-4 hours £10.00
• 4-5 hours £10.00
• 5-6 hours £10.00
• 6-7 hours £10.00
• 7-8 hours £10.00
• 8-9 hours £10.00
• 9-10 hours £10.00
• Overnight Flat rate 6pm - 8am £3.00


Please note these machines take coins only and no change can be given.


Maximum stay 10 hours


Cashless parking is available as a payment method via RingGo at our surface pay! We advise downloading or registering for RingGo prior to your visit. To register or find out more please visit https://myringgo.co.uk/.

This car park is operated by Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for more information please visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/carparks

 

 

Photography and video recording

Please follow this link to read guidelines on photography, filming and sketching in all Glasgow Life Museums.

Free wifi

View Riverside Museum on Google Maps.

Use Traveline Scotland to help plan your journey via public transport.

By Train:

Partick interchange is 0.6 miles from the museum.  Take the exit facing Morrisons supermarket and follow the signposted footpath.

By Subway:

Govan subway station, located within Govan Interchange, is 0.3 miles from the museum.  Take the Govan Road exit, cross at the lights and then cross the Govan / Partick Bridge.  The Riverside Museum is on the north bank of the River Clyde. This is a 5 minute walk from the Govan subway sation to the museum, if you use the Govan - Partick Bridge.

Partick subway station, located within Partick Interchange, is 0.6 miles from the museum.  Take the exit facing Morrisons supermarket and follow the signposted footpath.

By Bus:

100 bus and city sightseeing

 

By Bike:

The Riverside Museum is on Sustrans Route 7.  Cycle parking is available outside the museum.  The Next Bike cycle hire scheme has a pick up / drop off station outside the museum.

The Govan - Partick Bridge is another access point to the museum and it is a 5 minute walk from the Govan transport hub, also known as the Govan interchange, to Riverside Museum

 

 

 

 

 

The nearest Train station (PTK), Subway station and Bus station can all be found at the Partick transport hub, also known as the Partick Interchange, around 0.6 miles from the museum. There are signposted walking routes from there to the museum.



The lines for the train station run through the Low-Level platforms, at Glasgow Central (GLC) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).

The closest Subway station to Glasgow Central is St Enoch’s.

The closest to Glasgow Queen Street is Buchanan Street.

Buses:

The 100 service operates from George Square South, stop 609973, every 45 minutes starting approximately 10.20am daily. The service is operated by Community Transport Glasgow. View the timetable here 

Visit the City Sightseeing website for more information on the city tour services. 

Cycle parking is available at the west side of the museum. 

EV Rapid charging station available in car park. 

Please note: If you are coming into Glasgow by train and planning to use a PlusBus ticket, the sightseeing buses are not covered.

The Next Bike bicycle hire scheme is also in operation around Glasgow, with locations to pick up and drop off around the city, including at the Riverside.  

If you use a Taxi or private-hire car, there is a drop off point beside the car park. Disabled visitors can be dropped off at the front door, access is via the slip road barrier.

In case it is of use to anyone in your party, the AccessAble website has some useful accessibility information.

If using a Sat Nav for directions, we recommend you enter “The Riverside Museum” rather than the postcode.

Parking

   Up to 1 hour £3.00
• 1-2 hours £5.00
• 2-3 hours £7.50
• 3-4 hours £10.00
• 4-5 hours £10.00
• 5-6 hours £10.00
• 6-7 hours £10.00
• 7-8 hours £10.00
• 8-9 hours £10.00
• 9-10 hours £10.00

Overnight Flat rate 6pm - 8am £3.00


Please note these machines take coins only and no change can be given.

Maximum stay 10 hours


Cashless parking is available as a payment method via RingGo at our surface pay! We advise downloading or registering for RingGo prior to your visit. To register or find out more please visit https://myringgo.co.uk/.

This car park is operated by Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for more information please visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/carparks

 

 

 

Telephone

0141 287 2720

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Location

New connnections! The Govan - Partick Bridge is now open.

The new Govan - Partick bridge is now open and connects Riverside Museum at Pointhouse Quay on the north of the river with Water Row in Govan on the south bank and offers a brand new entry point to our museum!

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Next stop Riverside

An iconic SPT subway carriage has moved to its new home with us at Riverside. Visit Car 128 under the velodrome on the ground floor and see an integral part of the transport history of Glasgow. See it from 14 June.

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Photograph showing the Motorbike Wall at Riverside Museum

Get inspired for your visit

Find out more about what's on, learning at the museum, exhibitions and collections and more.

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Plan a large group visit

Check out the guided tour options at Riverside museum.

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Plan an educational or community group visit

Check out what resources our Learning team have to enhance your visit to Riverside Museum

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floorplan for Riverside Museum

Plan your visit to Riverside Museum with our map.

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Don't forget to refuel at the Riverside Cafe

Sit and relax and enjoy a great view of the Clyde at the Riverside Cafe. We offer breakfast and light lunch options, kids meals, cakes and pastries and a wide selection of drinks. The Riverside Cafe is a must when you visit!

Check out the Riverside Cafe menu