Riverside Museum
The Riverside Museum is Glasgow's transport museum, housed in a striking Zaha Hadid-designed building on the Clyde, covering everything from historic trams and locomotives to vintage cars and a recreated 1930s Glasgow street. The building itself, with its zigzag roofline evoking waves or a wind tunnel, is as much a reason to visit as the collection inside.
Outside on the river, the Tall Ship Glenlee, a restored 1896 sailing ship, is included with the museum and open to explore, adding a maritime dimension beyond the land-based transport exhibits. The recreated street scene, with shopfronts from Glasgow's past, is a popular, more immersive section that works well for families.
Free admission and a broad, hands-on collection make it a strong stop for families or transport enthusiasts; budget about 2 hours, more if boarding the Glenlee.
Riverside Museum FAQs
Yes, general admission is free.
Architect Zaha Hadid designed the building, completed in 2011, known for its distinctive zigzag roofline along the River Clyde.
Yes, the Tall Ship Glenlee, a restored 1896 sailing vessel moored outside, is free to board as part of a visit.
About 2 hours for the main exhibits; add 30-45 minutes if boarding the Tall Ship Glenlee.
No, it's a short distance from the centre in the Govan/Partick area, reachable by bus or a walk from Partick subway and train stations.
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