You\u2019ll find GoMA<\/span><\/a>, Scotland\u2019s most-visited art gallery, in a grand neoclassical building in the Royal Exchange Square. Its contemporary art exhibitions are always changing, so you can discover something new on every visit. On your way into the gallery, make sure you stop for a photo with the iconic Duke of Wellington Statue, which is permanently crowned with a traffic cone thanks to the determined work of some local pranksters. The statue has become an eccentric symbol of the city\u2019s characteristic humour and spirit.<\/p>\n Royal Exchange Square, 111 Queen Street, Glasgow G1 3AH, Scotland. Open 10am-5pm on Monday-Wednesday and Saturday, 10am-8pm on Thursday and 11am-5pm on Sunday.<\/em><\/p>\n You can easily spend a whole afternoon in this excellent museum and gallery by Kelvingrove Park<\/span><\/a>. There\u2019s an incredible variety of things to see, including natural history exhibits with dinosaurs and other animals, one of the finest armour collections in the world, objects from ancient Egypt and other cultures, plus Scottish historical and archaeological treasures. The art gallery showcases Dutch masters, French impressionists, and Scottish art. It also has a gallery dedicated to local legend Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style he inspired.<\/p>\n Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG, Scotland. Open 10am-5pm Mon-Thurs and Saturdays, and 11am-5pm on Fridays and Sundays.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a9 Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP<\/p><\/div> This hands-on riverside museum<\/span><\/a> is just outside the city centre on the banks of the Clyde. It has a large collection of over 3,000 interesting historic vehicles including steam trains, Glasgow trams and trolley buses, vintage cars, motorbikes and even \u2013 possibly \u2013 the world\u2019s oldest bicycle. There\u2019s also a recreation of an old-fashioned Glasgow street with shops, subway station and pub, where you can take a step back through time. Out on the river, you can go inside the Tall Ship Glenlee, which has a fun play area for under 5s inside the cargo hold.<\/p>\n 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS, Scotland. Open 10am-5pm Mon-Thurs and Saturdays, and 11am-5pm on Fridays and Sundays.<\/em><\/p>\n Glasgow\u2019s Botanic Gardens<\/span><\/a> are a relaxing, family-friendly oasis within easy walking distance of the city centre. On a sunny day you can take a picnic and enjoy a stroll through the themed gardens whilst the kids monkey about in the play area. Or if it\u2019s raining, head inside the stunning Kibble Palace, a Victorian glass house filled in with tropical plants from arid deserts and humid rainforests.<\/p>\n 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0UE, Scotland. Open daily 7am-dusk.<\/em><\/p>\n Visit the lovely Pollok Park<\/span><\/a> on the south side of the city and combine a wander through the countryside with a dose of nature. Stroll through woodland and riverside walks, visit Highland cattle and horses in the open stables, and as if that wasn\u2019t enough, there\u2019s even a picture-perfect waterfall. For families, there\u2019s a play area with a nearby ice cream van to treat the little ones.<\/p>\n 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G43 1AT, Scotland. Park open daily, all year round.<\/em><\/p>\n This dramatic cathedral<\/span><\/a> was built between the 13th and 15th centuries on the spot where Glasgow\u2019s patron saint St Mungo is said to be buried. Handily it\u2019s just off the high street, and well worth a detour for the beautiful stained glass windows and impressive interior. You can book free guided tours through the cathedral if you want to delve deeper into its history. There\u2019s also the beautiful and atmospheric Necropolis cemetery, which is on the hillside behind the cathedral. It offers amazing views of the city.<\/p>\n Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH, Scotland. Cathedral open 9.30am-4pm Mon-Sat and 1-4pm on Sundays. The Necropolis is open daily from 7am-7pm.<\/em><\/p>\n The People\u2019s Palace<\/span><\/a> is on Glasgow Green \u2013 the city\u2019s oldest public space. It’s home to a collection of historical artefacts, photographs, prints and film that show how Glaswegians lived, worked and played from the 18th to the 20th century. If you\u2019re interested in Glasgow\u2019s culture and social history or just fancy a nosy at how people once lived, it\u2019s well worth a look. Outside, there are beautiful grounds on the banks of the river Clyde to explore, or if it\u2019s raining you can wander through the exotic palms in the Winter Gardens conservatory. And to top it off, there\u2019s a nice brewery nearby where you can have lunch.<\/p>\n Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1AT, Scotland. Open Tues-Thurs and Saturday 10am-5pm, and 11am-5pm on Sundays. Closed on Mondays.<\/em><\/p>\n2.<\/strong> Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum<\/h5>\n
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3.\u00a0The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel<\/strong><\/h5>\n
4. Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace<\/strong><\/h5>\n
5. Pollok Country Park<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\n6. Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis<\/strong><\/h5>\n
7. People\u2019s Palace and Winter Gardens<\/strong><\/h5>\n
8. Hunterian Museum<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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