Museums & galleries

Glasgow has more than 20 museums and art galleries, most offering free admission.

Highlights include:
  • Glasgow’s iconic new Riverside Museum, a landmark building on the banks of the River Clyde and a fitting home for the city’s world class transport collection
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Scotland’s most popular free visitor attraction
  • Gallery of Modern Art, the most visited modern art gallery in Scotland
  • The Burrell Collection located in the woodland setting of Pollok Country Park, this award winning building comprises over 8000 objects

FOUNDATION at the Lighthouse

FOUNDATION tells the story of Glasgow’s history, the people and the place. It is a new, permanent exhibition at the Lighthouse, Scotland’s centre for architecture and design.

The exhibition provides the chance to explore the city and its people – past and present – reflecting changes in the culture of the city from Roman times to present day.

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