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The Smartest Giant In Town
Join Folksy Theatre at Queens Park Arena for their musical adaptation of The Smartest Giant In Town!Elf The Musical
Based on the beloved holiday film, Pantheon Club return to the King's Theatre Glasgow with Elf The Musical!Inflatable Fun City
The amazing Inflatable Fun City is returning to Glasgow Green for the school Summer holidays!Riverside Museum
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Contact Information
| ★ | 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS |
| ★ | Riverside Museum Website |
| ★ | 01412872720 |
| ★ | Follow GlasgowMuseums or riversidemuseum on Twitter |
| ★ | Facebook information can be found here or here |
Opening Hours
Mondays: 10am - 5pm
Wednesdays: 10am - 5pm
Fridays: 11am - 5pm
Sundays: 11am - 5pm
Tuesdays: 10am - 5pm
Thursdays: 10am - 5pm
Saturdays: 10am - 5pm
About Riverside Museum
Visit the Riverside Museum for FREE and experience the wonder of Glasgow's industrial heritage in this striking building designed by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid. The Tall Ship is berthed alongside the museum, creating a fantastic experience in this stunning setting on the banks of the River Clyde.
At Riverside Museum there are over 3,000 objects on display, compared with 1,300 objects at the previous Museum of Transport. These include some old favourites along with some new exhibits to the Collection. One of the new exhibits is the recently acquired South African locomotive, Glasgow Museums’ largest object.
Upcoming Events at Riverside Museum
Clyde Life
06 December 2016 - 06 December 2017
Clyde Life is a stunning, nostalgic photography display capturing the ever-changing landscape of Glasgow’s River Clyde
A Fair Life
04 March 2017 - 21 January 2018
Riverside Museum's A Fair Life exhibition captures the rich hidden history of Scottish Showmen and women!
What’s on for Families at Riverside Museum
17 June 2017 - 31 August 2017
The Riverside Museum hold a fantastic programme of activities for all the family throughout the year!
Riverside Museum Summer Beach
13 July 2017 - 25 September 2017
Glasgow's only beach is back for the summer holidays - grab your bucket and spade for lots of sandy fun!
Blue Light Festival
16 September 2017 - 17 September 2017
The Blue Light Festival returns to Riverside Museum in September featuring an array of emergency vehicles old and new!
Clydebuilt Festival
22 September 2017 - 24 September 2017
From September 22nd - 24th, Glasgow will play host to the first Clydebuilt Festival, a celebration of boats!
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