Top Tips
Glasgow, the city of big hearts and grand designs has a wealth of attractions to suit every interest and entry to many of these are free! Here’s our top ten of Glasgow’s top ten free attractions.
1. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Re-opened on 11 July 2006 after a multi-million euro refurbishment. New (and old) features destined to become Kelvingrove favourites are a Spitfire LA198 from the 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron – hanging from the roof of the West Court – the Charles Rennie Mackintosh gallery and a collection of significant Egyptian treasures loaned from the British Museum.
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2. The Burrell Collection
Amongst over 8,000 diverse objets d'art are important collections of Oriental art, 19th century French paintings and sculpture by Epstein and Rodin.
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3. People’s Palace & Winter Gardens
The People’s Palace & Winter Gardens tell the story of Glasgow from 1750 to the present day. Outside the museum, stands the spectacular Doulton Fountain – the largest terracotta fountain in the world.
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4. Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)
Housed in an elegant 18th-century neo-classical building in the heart of Glasgow, the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) offers a thought-provoking programme of temporary exhibitions featuring cutting-edge contemporary work by local, national and international artists.
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5. The College of Piping
Established in 1944, the College is Scotland’s oldest institution teaching our national music and has a gift shop and museum.
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6. Glasgow Cathedral
One of Scotland’s most magnificent medieval buildings, the Cathedral is the only one on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation of 1560 intact. Named after St Mungo, Glasgow’s Patron Saint, the Cathedral is built on the site of his tomb and marks the birthplace of the city.
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7. Glasgow City Chambers
The City Chambers, the headquarters of Glasgow City Council is over 100 years old and Glasgow’s finest example of 19th century architecture. Entry is for free guided tours, which run twice per day, subject to Council business.
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8. St Mungo Museum Of Religious Life & Art
This museum explores the world’s religions through art and artefacts. It aims to promote understanding and respect between people of different faiths and of none.
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9. Glasgow Necropolis
Glasgow’s “City of the dead” is a unique example of architecture, design and a true reflection of Glasgow’s social and economic heritage.
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10. Provand’s Lordship
Step back in time and discover a piece of Glasgow’s history with a visit to Provand’s Lordship, the oldest house in Glasgow.
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