Description
The Riverside Museum is Scotland's award-winning transport museum, located on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow. It is one of the best things to do with kids in Glasgow, housing over 3,000 objects ranging from vintage skateboards and prams to massive steam locomotives. Families can step back in time on cobbled streets or explore the decks of a massive sailing ship anchored right outside.
Admission is free for all visitors, making it an ideal choice for a budget-friendly family outing. While the main museum and the tall ship are free to enter, certain special events or organized river trips may have separate costs.
If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids, the Riverside Museum offers an incredible mix of interactive exhibits and history. It is designed to be a "hands-on" experience where children can climb aboard vintage vehicles and explore old-fashioned shops.
Features
- Free
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
What makes Riverside Museum unique? This museum stands out because it focuses on the personal stories behind transport and technology. It isn't just about looking at machines; it's about experiencing how people in Glasgow lived and traveled throughout the centuries.
- Interactive Streets: Walk through three recreated streets with "shops" spanning from 1895 to the 1980s.
- The Tall Ship Glenlee: Explore the UK's only floating Clyde-built sailing ship, which includes a cargo hold play area for kids.
- Climb Aboard: Unlike many museums, you can actually go inside several exhibits, including trams, buses, and train carriages.
Top Highlights for Families
- The Historic Streets: One of the biggest draws is the set of recreated Glasgow streets. You can walk into an Edwardian photography studio, visit a 1930s Italian Café, or check out a 1960s garage. It’s an educational day out that feels like time travel for kids.
- The Tall Ship Glenlee: Permanently berthed outside, this historic ship is a playground for imagination. Kids can join a "mouse hunt" across the decks or burn off energy in the dedicated play area below deck.
- The Locomotive Footplates: Train-loving kids will enjoy climbing onto the footplates of four different locomotives. It provides a sensory play experience where they can see the controls and feel the scale of these massive steam engines.
0.90 miles
