Museum Of Transport

Museum Of Transport: Learn about Glasgow's rich travel past

The Museum of Transport, which has been renamed The Riverside Museum and has been moved to a brand new location, is Glasgow's home for transport and travel. Now housed in a purpose-built museum, visitors can see some of the most innovative and notable exhibits. See the oldest surviving pedal cycle and Scottish-built cars including the Albion, as well as ship models and a Glasgow tram. Around one million people a year are expected to visit the new site in Glasgow Harbour each year, making it one of the most visited transport museums in the UK. As it is right next to the River Clyde, the Riverside Museum displays a large maritime collection and visiting vessels will dock and go on show. When visiting the museum, you can also head over to other Glasgow attractions like the Tall Ship nearby and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Hotels near the Museum of Transport

With the perfect riverside location, hotels near the Museum of Transport are ideal for walks along the banks of the Clyde and for reaching the attractions in Glasgow to the west of the city centre like the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the Hunterian Museum. Staying in hotels near the Museum of Transport are also within easy reach of Glasgow city centre and its countless shops and restaurants. The Argyll Guest House is an example of some of the Glasgow bed and breakfasts available near the museum, while it is also a great Glasgow city centre hotel. Meanwhile, the Townhouse Hotel offers two-star cheap Glasgow hotel accommodation for low rates. All this and more when you book Glasgow rooms with TravelStay.