User Reviews
Amandine GBB (12 months ago)
I love this museum, It should be more popular!!
The information inside is very well displayed, with big wall pictures, we can see the inside of rooms dating to the beginning of the 20th centuries and objects that explain how people lived.
The topics covered: the first, the second world war, the house crisis, poverty, justice, entertainment and holiday.
The pictures taken are moving, mixing slums and group of children playing in the building stairs, it made me feel both lucky to be able to live in a proper house, but also nostalgic to an era that I didn't know, when neighbours knew each other and whose children could play around without restriction/fear of strangers.
This museum is for me a rare exemple of the right level of text to inform and well displayed to be eye-catching.
In addition, the person at the entrance of the museum was really nice, he said hello and goodbye with a big smile.
Imtiaz Ali (14 months ago)
Parking is free and entry in free...so what are you waiting for. It has the full story of Glasgow across 3 floors, as well as a cafe & toilets. There is also a lift if you can't handle the stairs. Spent 2 hours here before closing at 5pm. Will definitely be back, as I feel there is more to digest.
Kirsten Buniak (2 years ago)
Free place to go and explore! The museum was really interesting and had a lot of cool displays and parts of the exhibits. I loved the interactive bits and thought it was a perfect spot to get out of the rain and read about Glaswegian history.
Anna (2 years ago)
Free entrance for everyone.
What a lovely place! A splendid way to travel backwards in time! This place truly caters to the public, keeping diverse areas vibrant. The stunning architecture and garden surroundings could easily pass as a filming location for "Downton Abbey." Kudos to the incredibly kind individuals standing at the entrance all day, braving the cold to offer every visitor a proper welcome!
Ensure you contribute a small donation to play your part in sustaining this establishment (I've included the QR code in one of the pictures).
S S (2 years ago)
It’s free and no booking is required.
Also free parking.
This museums shows the history of Glasgow and gives visitors an insight into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by through collection of objects, photographs, prints and a film.
Greenhouse (Winter Gardens) is closed though, not sure if and when it will re-open.
There are toilets throughout the building, lifts for those who may need extra help and on the first floor there is a café.