Art & Culture in Glasgow
Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)
GoMA displays work by local and international artists. With its contemporary exhibitions it inspires and moves thousands of visitors each year. More information
Admission: Free
Address: Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, G1 3AH, Phone:0141 287 3050
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 600 yards
The Burrell Collection
The 9,000 piece collection gifted to Glasgow in 1944 by Sir William Burrell and his wife. Located in the woodland of Pollock Country Park. Sir William Burrell had been an arts collector since his teens and acquired one of the greatest collections created by one person. More information
Admission: Free
Address: Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT, Phone: 0141 287 2550
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 3 miles
Fossil Grove
Located in Victoria Park in the west of the city. The featured fossil tree stumps are the remains of an ancient forest, around 330 million years old. More information
Admission: Free
Address: Victoria Park , Glasgow, Phone: 0141 950 1448
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 3 miles
Museum of Transport
The museum uses its collections of vehicles and models to tell the story of transport by land and sea, with a unique Glasgow flavour. With half a million visitors a year its definitely worth seeing. More information
Admission: Free
Address: 1 Bunhouse Road, Glasgow, G3 8DP, Phone: 0141 287 2720
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 1.5 miles
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
The most visited museum in Scotland and sixth most visited museum in Britain. One of the finest civic collections in Europe. A must see place in Glasgow. More information
Admission: Free
Address: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG, Phone 0141 276 9599
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 1 mile
Glasgow Museums Collection
The City of Glasgow proudly presents one of the richest museum collections in Europe. Consisting of 13 venues across the city, you will find something for everyone. From famous Transport Museum revealing ways of transportation “back in the day” to Oriental art and medieval tapestries.
Admission is free. For more information visit Glasgow Museums Website.
Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)
Unique contemporary arts organisation situated on the vibrant Sauchiehall Street offering not only interesting galleries but visual arts, music, film, talks, performance and a Cafe as well. More information
Admission: Gallery admision is free. Ticketed event prices vary.
Address: 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD, Phone: 0141 352 4900
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 0.7 miles
Glasgow Science Centre
One of the Scotland's must see attractions. A collection of attractions in one place all with one goal: to make education fun: Science Mall, IMAX cinema, ScottishPower Planetarium, 127m Glasgow Tower. More information
Admission: Science Mall - Adult(£7.95)/Child(£5.95), Planetarium or IMAX only £2.00 with Science Mall entry, Glasgow Tower - Adult(£6.95)/Child(£4.95)
Address: 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA, Phone: 0871 540 1000
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 1.5 miles
The Lighthouse
Located in City Centre, The Lighthouse provides an opportunity to experience architecture and design. View exhibits, climb Mackintosh Tower, visit award-winning Mackintosh Centre and take a relaxing break at the stylish Doocot cafe on level 5. Indulge yourself in the latest designer goods at The Lighthouse Shop, or visit the The Lighthouse Tower on 6th floor and enjoy magnificent views of the beautiful Glasgow. More information
Admission:Adult(£3)/Child(£1), Free on Saturdays.
Address: 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU, Phone: 0141 221 6362
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 500 yards
