Riverside Museum
Riverside Museum
We are opening on Monday 26 April
In line with the Scottish Government's timetable for easing Covid-19 restrictions, we are delighted to confirm that the museum will reopen on Monday 26 April.
Entry will be by FREE pre-booked ticket only. Bookings will open on Thursday 15 April at 12pm.
We look forward to welcoming you back very soon.
As it has been throughout this pandemic, the health and wellbeing of all Glasgow Life staff and the public remains our priority. We will continue to follow the Government’s guidance and ensure that safety is at the heart of how we operate in the current environment.
We’ll continue to keep this page up-to-date regarding our response to Covid-19. So whether you need it now, or in the near future, it could be worth a bookmark. You can also follow Glasgow Life on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram for our latest updates.
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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.
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)
Accessible toilets
Assistance dogs
Hearing loop
Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts.
Additional information
You can find further access information for this venue on the AccessAble website or on the Euan's Guide website.
Riverside Museum is a five star Visit Scotland visitor attraction.
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cafe
Cloakroom
Parking
Photography and video recording
Restaurant
View our menu.
Shop
Free wifi
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.
The only buses that serve Riverside are:
- The Garelochhead Coaches - service 100.
- The City Sightseeing buses
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 100 bus is not covered (nor the sightseeing buses).
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.
Please note: the A814 Clydeside Expressway Westbound will be closed due to major roadworks from Monday 26 October for 6 weeks. Diversions will be in place, if you would travel via this route please allow a little extra time for your journey.
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.
Location Map
Location
Gallery
Events and exhibits at Riverside Museum
Going Green – The Drive for Energy Efficiency
Riverside Museum
Wed 20 Nov 2019 to Wed 20 Nov 2030
First complete illustrated book of all 676 internationally important ship models published
Riverside Museum
Tue 17 Dec 2019 to Sat 17 Dec 2022
Treasured shoe added to Athenia display on 80th anniversary of the sinking
Riverside Museum
Tue 17 Dec 2019 to Sat 17 Dec 2022
Riverside Museum displays
Find out more about the display themes at Riverside Museum.
