Nearby Attractions

Glaswegians are well known for their hospitality and generosity of spirit.  Visitors regularly report on the welcome they have received.

Further information on Glasgow’s attractions, facilities and events:

• What's On - our guide to what's happening in Glasgow
• Glasgow Diary - download the latest copy
• Glasgow Museums - 13 museums all with free entry

Museum of Transport
www.glasgowmuseums.com
The Museum of Transport in the Kelvin Hall is one of the most popular museums of transport in the British Isles, attracting half a million visitors a year. Founded in 1964, the museum uses its collections of vehicles and models to tell the story of transport by land and sea, with a unique Glasgow flavour. Here you will find the oldest surviving pedal cycle and the finest collection in the world of Scottish-built cars, including such world famous makes as Argyll, Arrol Johnson and Albion.

McLellan Galleries
www.glasgowmuseums.com
Built in 1856, the Galleries are one of the largest high-quality, air-conditioned, temporary exhibition space outside London.

People's Palace And Winter Gardens
www.glasgowmuseums.com
The People's Palace is Glasgow's social history museum and a chance to see the story of the people and city of Glasgow from 1750 to the present. You can see paintings, prints and photographs displayed alongside a wealth of historic artefacts, film and computer interactives.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
www.glasgowmuseums.com
Kelvingrove is a very special museum. For generations of people from Glasgow and the surrounding neighbourhoods, it has a deep, personal significance linked with every stage of their lives. Visits to 'the art galleries' are highlights of childhood memories; many people did their courting there; parenthood and grandparenthood see the cycle begin again.
 

The Burrell Collection
www.glasgowmuseums.com
When Sir William Burrell and his wife, Constance, Lady Burrell, gifted his collection of over 9,000 works of art to Glasgow, the city acquired one of the greatest collections created by one person. William Burrell had been an art collector since his teens, and the collection is made up of a vast array of works of all periods and from all over the world.

You can wander round important collections of medieval art, tapestries, alabasters, stained glass and English oak furniture, European paintings, including works by Degas and Cézanne, an important collection of Islamic art, and modern sculpture including works by Epstein and Rodin.

SECC
www.secc.co.uk
The SECC is Scotland's national venue for public events. It's also the UK's largest integrated exhibition and conference centre: a world class facility set in one of Europe's most vibrant cities and only a short journey from some of the most beautiful countryside in the world. Its only 5minutes by taxis from the Glasgow City Hotel and a brisk 20 minutes walk 
 
Glasgow Science Centre
www.glasgowsciencecentre.org
Glasgow Science Centre is one of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions - presenting concepts of science and technology in unique and inspiring ways.