Welcome to Riverside
Be a local for a day
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

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

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.
Find out moreWhere 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
Visit our shop
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

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.