Scotland Street School was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh between 1903-1906 for the School Board of Glasgow. With many features built into the stonework and staircases, there is something to admire around every corner!
Now as a museum, it tells the story of 100 years of education in Scotland, from the late 19th century to the late 20th century.
When Scotland Street School first opened on 15 August 1906, it educated the children of families mainly working in shipbuilding and engineering on the south side of Glasgow.
Find out what school days were like in the reign of Queen Victoria, during World War II, and in the 1950s and 60s, in our three reconstructed classrooms. You can even dress up as a pupil from the past!
Accessible toilets
Assistance dogs
Hearing loop
Wheelchair access
Additional information
You can find further access information for this venue on the AccessAble website and Euan's Guide website.
Scotland Street School Museum Floor Plan
Visit Scotland 4 star visitor attraction.
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cloakroom
Parking
Parking is available at the SPT car park across the road from the museum where standard charges apply.
Photography and video recording
Free wifi
Use Traveline Scotland to plan your trip
By train
The nearest mainline stations are Queen Street and Central Station,
Subway
The nearest subway station is Shields Road.
By bus
First Bus services 90 and 121 stop near the museum.
Scotland Street School Museum is available for hire. The museum can used for a range of private events.
It has also been used as a film and tv location.
Please visit our venue hire website for more information.
‘Away for the Day with Glasgow Museums’ is a booklet full of free family fun. Download the booklet to try something new together as a family.
There is a page for each of our 9 museums. You will find activities, suggestions of family-friendly displays to explore, and ideas for what else there is to see and do nearby.
Families who are new to Glasgow Museums and families who have visited our museums before helped to create this booklet – there are top tips inside.
Glasgow Museums belong to you. You and your family are welcome here. We understand that all families have different interests and needs, and we aim to help you to get what you want from your visit.
Have fun and don’t forget to collect your sticker from reception!
Location
Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB
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Events and exhibits at Scotland Street School Museum
Self-Led Adventures – Green Room
Scotland Street School Museum
Tue 16 Jun 2015 to Sun 14 Mar 2021
Secret Sunday Cinema Club
Scotland Street School Museum
Tue 16 Jun 2015 to Sun 14 Mar 2021
Self led Workshop - Share some South Asian Games
Scotland Street School Museum
Thu 8 Aug 2019 to Sat 1 Jan 2022
Our Collection
Within this architectural gem of a building, our themed classrooms are a fascinating insight into schooldays throughout the decades.
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