Riverside Museum
A great rainy-day museum in Glasgow City
An award-winning transport museum in Glasgow showcasing over 3,000 vehicles and objects, from cars and trains to bicycles and ship models. Interactive displays and a recreated historic street allow kids to explore transport history hands-on. Highlights include the Spitfire plane, vintage trams, and the towering Kelvin Street facade. Outdoor area features the Glenlee, a restored tall ship free to board (weather permitting). Free entry with a suggested donation, making it budget-friendly for families. On-site café, shop, and toilets with baby-changing facilities; pushchairs allowed throughout. Suitable for toddlers to teens, with plenty of space to run and climb in safe zones.
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Rainy day pick
A great choice when the weather is against you
What parents should know
An award-winning transport museum in Glasgow showcasing over 3,000 vehicles and objects, from cars and trains to bicycles and ship models.
value
Free entry makes it budget-friendly for large families
Entry is free with a suggested donation, so you can visit without worrying about ticket costs for multiple children.
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