Glasgow Museum of Transport

1 Bunhouse Road
Glasgow
Central Scotland
G3 8DP

Tel: +44 (0)1412 872 720
Fax: +44 (0)1412 872 692
Web: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=7

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Visit the Glasgow Museum of Transport and the first impression is of gleaming metalwork and bright paint. All around you are cars, caravans, carriages and carts, bicycles and buses, fire engines, steam locos, prams and trams. Glasgow's unique collection tells the exciting story of transport by land, sea and air.

Whether you're a transport enthusiast or simply want to see what Glasgow was like in the old days, the Museum of Transport has something for everyone. You're sure to have a fantastic day out at the museum.

General Information:
  • Free guided tours available
  • Gift shop
  • Disabled access
  • Toilets


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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    Monday to Thursday & Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
    Friday & Sunday: 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    Closed 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st, 2nd January.

    Please note that the Museum of Transport is closed from April 2010 and Glasgow's new, purpose built transport museum will open in April 2011.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Free.

    Directions
    The Museum of Transport is located in the west end of Glasgow, across the road from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

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