The Peoples Palace
Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green
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About The Peoples Palace
Step into Glasgow's fascinating past at this social history museum on Glasgow Green, where captivating exhibits, historic images and memorabilia bring the city's story vividly to life.
What's nearby
- Doulton Fountain next door
- James Watt Statue next door
- Glasgow Green 250m away
- Thenue Housing Association 300m away
- BAaD - Barras Art & Design 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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What visitors say
Unfortunately, the peoples palace was closed for restoration work and renovations. My review is based on the exterior view of the building, which is a gorgeous sandstone structure. I’m sure once everything is restored, and the sandstone is clean, it will be a site to see. The rear of the building has this incredible glass botanical garden enclosure and is truly impressive. Unfortunately, I missed it. If you have a chance in Glasgow, what is the renovations are complete, I’m sure it would be worth a visit.
· via Google
Lovely architecture. Free entry. Nice place to bring family. Big grounds on the outside for picnic when the weather is nice and a lovely playground nearby. Lots of free street parking along the Museum. There’s a nice cafe in the winter garden. The display is great to introduce the little ones with some of the things we grew up with from the early 1960s-1990s.
· via Google
Free entrance for everyone. What a lovely place! A splendid way to travel backwards in time! This place truly caters to the public, keeping diverse areas vibrant. The stunning architecture and garden surroundings could easily pass as a filming location for "Downton Abbey." Kudos to the incredibly kind individuals standing at the entrance all day, braving the cold to offer every visitor a proper welcome! Ensure you contribute a small donation to play your part in sustaining this establishment (I've included the QR code in one of the pictures).
· via Google
It’s free and no booking is required. Also free parking. This museums shows the history of Glasgow and gives visitors an insight into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by through collection of objects, photographs, prints and a film. Greenhouse (Winter Gardens) is closed though, not sure if and when it will re-open. There are toilets throughout the building, lifts for those who may need extra help and on the first floor there is a café.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers a great range of exhibits, including a 1930s steamie reconstruction and an oral history booth, and features a cafe. They also highlight the very nice staff and the reasonably priced gift shop.
Some reviews mention there can be a lack of activity.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- The Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (3,645 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 9+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Glasgow