Riverside Museum (The Glasgow Museum of Transport), Glasgow

Riverside Museum (The Glasgow Museum of Transport), Glasgow (must see)

The Riverside Museum is one of Glasgow鈥檚 most popular attractions, bringing the city鈥檚 industrial and maritime heritage vividly to life. Opened in 2011, the museum is housed in a striking riverside building designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid, whose wave-like structure reflects the fluidity of the River Clyde beside it. The museum replaced the former Transport Museum at Kelvin Hall, creating a modern home for Glasgow鈥檚 extensive collection of vehicles, locomotives, and ships that chart the city鈥檚 pivotal role in engineering and global trade.

Inside, the museum offers a rich journey through time, with exhibits covering everything from vintage cars and bicycles to massive steam locomotives and trams. One of its most distinctive features is the recreated 鈥淐obbled Street,鈥� where visitors can walk through a life-sized Glasgow street scene from the early 20th century, complete with period shops and signage. Alongside these immersive displays, the collection showcases Glasgow鈥檚 history as a hub of shipbuilding, with models and stories highlighting its once-thriving docks and shipyards.

The museum鈥檚 interactive displays make it particularly engaging for families, offering touchscreens, hands-on exhibits, and even opportunities to climb aboard certain vehicles. Highlights include the dramatic wall of cars, an impressive vertical display of vintage automobiles, and the inclusion of rare and iconic vehicles such as early fire engines and classic motorcycles. The setting on the Clyde adds to the experience, with the Tall Ship Glenlee permanently moored outside, allowing visitors to step aboard a restored 19th-century sailing vessel.

Together, the Riverside Museum and the Glenlee create a dynamic destination where history, design, and storytelling meet. Whether you鈥檙e interested in engineering, transport history, or simply exploring a visually striking space, the museum offers a compelling glimpse into Glasgow鈥檚 legacy as one of the world鈥檚 great industrial cities. It is a place where the past feels tangible, and the city鈥檚 innovative spirit continues to shine.

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Sight Name: Riverside Museum (The Glasgow Museum of Transport)
Sight Location: Glasgow, Scotland (See walking tours in Glasgow)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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