It stands as a shining beacon of architectural and engineering innovation on the banks of the River Clyde. The Riverside Museum is Glasgow’s newest visitor attraction, home to the transport, engineering and shipbuilding legacy that made Glasgow great.
The Riverside Museum is an architectural masterpiece, designed by Zaha Hadid, arguably the world’s most in-demand architect. The £74 million museum is Hadid’s first major public commission to open in the UK. It houses more than 3,000 exhibits, in over 150 interactive displays telling the stories of the people who made the term ‘Clyde Built’ one which travelled the world and spoke volumes about unbeatable quality.
From massive steam locomotives, to the recreation of a city street during the 1900s, the cathedral-like structure provides a stunning backdrop to showcase the innovation and ambition of what was the ‘Second City of the Empire’.
Opening on Tuesday 21st June 2011, The Riverside Museum has been funded by Glasgow City Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Riverside Museum Appeal. Like all of Glasgow’s 10 civic museums, entry is free. Here we give you an insight into what you can expect.
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