The Riverside Museum is a modern museum located on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is home to the city's transport, engineering, and shipbuilding collections and has exhibits that cover a wide range of modes of transport from different historical periods.
Visitors can expect to see an extensive collection that includes locomotives, trams, buses, cars, bicycles, motorbikes, and ships model. There are also interactive displays and street scenes from Glasgow's past, providing insights into the history of transport and the city itself.
No, admission to the Riverside Museum is free for all visitors, though donations are welcome to support its upkeep and programs.
Generally, the Riverside Museum is open 7 days a week, but opening hours can vary depending on the season. It is advisable to check the museum's official website for the latest information before planning your visit.
While the museum does not usually offer regular guided tours, there are often volunteer information guides available to provide insights into the exhibits. Visitors can also use the interactive displays to learn more about the collection.
Yes, the Riverside Museum is fully accessible to visitors with disabilities, offering features like ramp access, lifts, and accessible toilets. Wheelchairs can also be borrowed free of charge.
Yes, photography for personal use is allowed within the museum. However, flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks may not be permitted. Commercial photography requires prior permission from museum management.
Yes, there is a café inside the museum where visitors can purchase refreshments and light meals.
Yes, there's a gift shop in the museum where visitors can purchase souvenirs, gifts, and books related to transport and the history of Glasgow.
The museum is well-served by public transportation. Visitors can use the local bus services which stop near the museum, or take a train to Partick station and then walk or take a bus to the museum. The Glasgow Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour also stops at the museum.
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