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Riverside Museum

Visit the Riverside Museum for FREE and experience the wonder of Glasgow's industrial heritage in this striking building designed by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid.

Riverside Museum

About Riverside Museum

100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS
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The Riverside Museum is the largest museum in Scotland dedicated to transport, and houses over 3,000 objects from the city's world-famous collections. The museum was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and opened in 2011.

The Riverside Museum is located on the banks of the River Clyde, in the heart of Glasgow's historic shipyard district. The museum's design is inspired by the city's industrial heritage, with its undulating roof and glass walls reflecting the movement of the river.

The museum's collection includes a wide range of vehicles, from steam locomotives to vintage cars to classic airplanes. There are also exhibits on the history of shipbuilding, the development of public transportation, and the role of transport in Glasgow's culture and economy.

The Riverside Museum is a popular tourist destination, and is also a great place for families with children. The museum offers a variety of interactive exhibits and educational programs, making it a fun and informative place to learn about transport.

Upcoming Events at Riverside Museum

Sci Fi Galactic Adventures - Mini Figure Trail

11th January 2025 - 6th April 2025

Get ready for a mission at Riverside Museum that's fun for all the family! Come and discover our Sci Fi Galactic Adventures Figure Trail. Do or do not. There is no try!

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Sci Fi Galactic Adventures

11th January 2025 - 6th April 2025

Step into a galaxy far, far away with Sci Fi Galactic Adventures, an immersive exhibition at Riverside Museum, that brings the magic of the world's favourite space saga to life!

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Intergalactic Peg Dolls

15th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

Make your own peg doll inspired by your favourite sci-fi characters from a galaxy far, far away this February Half Term at Riverside Musuem!

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Meet the Arms & Armour Curator - From the Middle Ages to the Space Age

18th February 2025

Meet Ralph Moffat, the Curator of Arms and Armour at Glasgow Life Museums, to find out how medieval armourers helped astronauts survive in space!

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Out of this World: Meet the Zoology Curator

19th February 2025

Which creepy crawlies have blasted off into space? Which strange beasts have inspired sci-fi movies and books? Get hands on with the collections at Riverside Museum to find out more.

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From the Dark Side to Riverside

28th February 2025

Join transport curator Neil Johnson-Symington for an illustrated talk celebrating the impact a certain American epic space opera film had on Glasgow!

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Mini Museum Explorers: Space - Take A Journey To The Stars

20th March 2025

Take a journey to the stars through imaginative play and crafting fun when another Mini Museum Explorers session is held at Riverside Museum on Thursday 20th March!

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Out Of This World! Workshops With Bricks McGee

22nd March 2025 - 23rd March 2025

Get hands-on at Riverside Museum and create an intergalactic world using LEGO bricks... rising to challenges set by their master builder, Bricks McGee!

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Zip Slide the Clyde in aid of St Vincent’s Hospice

30th August 2025

Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you soar across the River Clyde on an unforgettable zip slide challenge in aid of St Vincent's Hospice!

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