The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
7 expert reviews
“Located on the site of a former shipyard, at the confluence point of the River Clyde and River Kelvin, this museum opened in June 2011 and is one of the city's most spectacular attractions.”
– Michelin Guide
Concierge
"A zinc and glass temple to transport designed by Zaha Hadid. It has over 3,000 objects and 150 interactive displays."
Frommer's
"This museum contains a collection of many forms of transportation and related technology." Full review
Fodor's
"This huge metal structure with curving walls echoes the covered yards where ships were built on the Clyde." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The main part of the collection, featuring a fascinating series of cars... including the world's first pedal-powered bicycle from 1847 and model Clyde-built ships." Full review
The Telegraph
"Acclaimed Zaha Hadid-designed museum of transport, dubbed ‘Glasgow’s Guggenheim’, with more than 3,000 exhibits." Full review
Time Out
"The 3,000-strong collection of objects detailing Glasgow’s rich past from its era as maritime powerhouse through to the present day are as fascinating as ever, and engrossingly displayed. " Full review