Welcome to Riverside

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Visiting Glasgow Life Museums

Riverside Museum is the first purpose-built museum created by Glasgow Life in the 21st century and it houses the city’s transport and technology collections.

Highlights from Riverside

Photograph showing Main Street, at Riverside

Main Street

Step into the Glasgow of 1890-1930. Pop into shops and experience genuine historic interiors.

Photograph showing the South African Loco 3007

South African Loco 3007

The largest object in Riverside. Built in Glasgow in 1945, it spent its working life in South Africa.

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Meet our Queens!

Say hello to models of the QEII, the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mary.

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Mini Minor

The iconic Mini by Alec Issigonis, a 1960s symbol, often seen in films with bright, patterned paint.

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Where to find these highlights at Riverside

Plan Your Visit

To help you plan the perfect day out, find out more about the museum, our restaurant and opening times.
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Discount Codes

SHOP DISCOUNT
While you visit - enjoy 10% off our museum shop - quote code WELCOME10

Before or after your visit - enjoy 10% off our online shop - quote WELCOME10 on checkout

RESTAURANT / CAFE DISCOUNT
Enjoy 10% off at our restaurant/cafe (excludes alcohol) - quote Encore Summer 2025
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Riverside Museum, the main hall

Riverside Portrait Image

For a beautiful portrait of our venue for you to keep or send to a friend, simply download the photograph, right click to copy and attach it to your message.