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The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, Glasgow

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Exhibiting some of the world’s finest vintage automobiles, bicycles, ship models, trams, and steam locomotives, The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel features interactive displays and a historic Glasgow street scene, giving life to many of the objects presented here. Entertaining guided tours introduce the history of transportation in all of its many forms. Use one of 90 large touchscreens to browse through images and videos telling the stories behind the exhibits. Also explore interactive displays and access platforms that allow you to climb aboard some of the trams, trains, and buses. To visit The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel and get the most from your holiday in Glasgow, create itinerary details personal to you using our Glasgow trip planner.

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• By Weesy101

  This gem of a museum is definitely worth a visit if staying in Glasgow. Plenty to see, well laid out and all free. The tall ship was an unexpected bonus too.  more »

• By Numenko

  Quite educational to let children see what life was like in years gone by, excellent mixture of different types of vehicles through the ages from tramcars to fire engines up to modern day cars. The...  more »

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• By Jasper S

  Great museum but more aimed at a younger audience. Also, it is very much centered on transportation in Glasgow instead of being focused on transportation in general. This is fine, just depends on what you expect. There's plenty to see which is great but no way you are guided the museum. More in depth information would be good. Still enjoyed it and love that museums in the UK are free. This does mean that museums need to cater to the largest possible audience which is probably families with children and this shows.

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• By Elizabeth Asafo-Adjei

  If you love transportation and wants to know more just pass through. But you'll be lost in what you will experience. Spend a day or two to enjoy it. You'll leave the Museum more satisfied with the experience. There is something for all transport lovers; cars, trains, tramps, ship, bikes, etc. The space is children friendly and they would learn and have fun. Always remember to that a piece of them with you from the shop. Maybe you can just sit for something quick.

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