Riverside Museum Parking

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Riverside Museum is a must see visitor attraction in Glasgow. It is perfect for a fun filled family day out at this award winning transport museum. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained for the whole day, and entry to the museum is free. There are over 3000 objects on display, including skateboards and locomotives, paintings and prams, cars and even Stormtroopers. Located on the banks of the River Clyde, Riverside Museum has over 90 large touch screen panels full of images, memories and films that tell the intriguing stories behinf the objects in the museum. You can even walk along an old cobbled Glasgow street with shops dating from 1895 to the 1980s. Interactive displays allow visitors to climb aboard trains, trams and buses so you can really experience old public transport. Find out about Glasgow’s rich ship building history, and you can even help to put out a fire with the museum’s interactive fire engine.

As with most popular attractions, parking at Riverside Museum gets very busy and it can be tricky to find a parking spot if you don’t plan in advance. It is recommended that drivers investigate their parking options in advance before setting off for their day out at Riverside Museum.

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Make parking at Riverside Museum a breeze with some planning in advance.

There is a visitor car park available at the Riverside Museum. It is operated by City Parking. There are parking charges for Riverside Museum parking. These are on a rising tariff depending on how long you stay. The charges range from £1.60 for up to 1 hour of parking, to a maximum of £10 for 10 hours of parking.

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Nearby Attractions

If you’re staying in the area near Riverside Museum and are looking for other things to do, you won’t be disappointed as there are plenty of nearby attractions. Glasgow is a vibrant city with many museums, restaurants, music venues, attractions and parks.

One highlight is the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Housed in an iconic red sandstone building, this wonderful museum is free to visit. It has a world class collection of art and artefacts from Natural History to Arms and Armour. There are over one million visitors to this attraction every year. It really is a must see attraction for any visitor to Glasgow.

Other nearby attractions include the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, internationally renowned for its impressive glass houses and extensive tropical plant collections; Glasgow Science Centre, offering interactive exhibits presenting science and technology in unique and inspiring ways; and the St Enoch Centre, which is home to Scotland’s only Hamleys. This amazing toy store offers young visitors a fantastic experience, including toy demos and games and a calendar of regular events, including meeting superheroes.

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Public Transport

Train and subway:

The nearest railway station to the Riverside Museum is Partick train station. Riverside Museum is a ten minute walk away from Partick train station. This station is managed by Scot Rail.

The nearest subway station to the Riverside Museum can also be found at the Partick transport hub, also known as the Partick Interchange. There are signposted walking routes to the Riverside Museum from here.

Bus:

There are two buses that serve the Riverside Museum. Visitors can catch the Garelochhead Coaches bus service 100, or the City Sightseeing buses. If you are travelling to Glasgow by train and plan to use the Plus Bus bus pass, please be aware that this bus pass is not valid on the 100 service or the City Sightseeing buses.

Bike:

If you are travelling to the Riverside Museum by bicycle, there is parking space for cycles available at the west side of the museum. The Next Bike bicycle hire scheme is in place around Glasgow. There are locations to pick up and drop off bicycles around the city, including at the Riverside Museum.

Disabled Parking at Riverside Museum

The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems or those who are registered blind.

There are a limited number of disabled parking spaces available in the car park at the Riverside Museum. Parking at Riverside Museum is free of charge for Blue Badge holders. The route from the car park to the museum entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.

Electric Vehicles

There is an EV Rapid charging station available in the car park at the Riverside Museum. There are also numerous electric vehicle charging points situated around Glasgow for drivers to charge their electric cars near the Riverside Museum. A network of all electric vehicle charging points can be found on the government's Go Ultra low website.

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FAQs

What post code should I use for my Sat Nav to reach Riverside Museum?

If you are using a Sat Nav for directions to the Riverside Museum, it is recommended that you enter “The Riverside Museum” rather than using a post code.

Is it free to park in the Riverside Museum visitor car park?

No, there is a charge for Riverside Museum parking. This is on a rising tariff depending on how long you are staying.

Can I walk to Riverside Museum from the train station?

Riverside Museum is about 10 minute walk away from Partick train station, so it is within easy walking distance.

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