Museums & Galleries

View a collection of helpful guides and reviews about Scotland’s most popular museums and art galleries.

Central Scotland & TaysideRegions of Scotland

The McManus Visitor Guide

The 1867-built McManus is Dundee’s main art gallery and museum. It is located close to City Square and takes visitors on a journey through 400 million years of history.

The museum features exhibits and artefacts from the region surrounding Dundee as well as further afield in Scotland. Entry is free.

Discover The McManus with this complete visitor guide.

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Glasgow West EndGlasgowRegions of Scotland

The Hunterian Museum Visitor Guide

The Hunterian Museum, located in the University of Glasgow, features a collection of exhibits from the fields of zoology, geology, archaeology, and more.

The museum is a popular free attraction that’s often overlooked by visiting tourists as it is located within the city’s university complex.

Discover the Hunterian Museum with this complete visitor guide.

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Central Scotland & TaysideRegions of Scotland

V&A Dundee Visitor Guide

The V&A Dundee is a design museum on the city’s waterfront that celebrates Scotland’s design heritage and promotes Scottish design talent.

Entry to the permanent exhibitions is free but there are frequent temporary exhibitions that have a small charge. The attraction is situated next to the restored sailing ship Discovery.

Discover the V&A Dundee design museum with this complete visitor guide.

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Glasgow East EndGlasgowRegions of Scotland

St. Mungo Museum of Religion Visitor Guide

The St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art is located near Glasgow Cathedral where it showcases a varied collection of religious artefacts from across the globe.

The museum offers a very good café and gift shop in addition to the displays and exhibits in its multi-level historic building.

Discover Glasgow’s St. Mungo Museum with this complete visitor guide.

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Glasgow West EndGlasgowRegions of Scotland

Riverside Museum of Transport Visitor Guide

The Riverside Museum of Transport showcases transport memorabilia from across the globe. It is located next to The Tall Ship on the River Clyde at Pointhouse Place in Glasgow.

Visitors can view exhibits including steam trains, historic cars, trams, motorbikes and much more. Entry is free.

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Glasgow West EndGlasgowRegions of Scotland

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum Visitor Guide

Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum is the highlight of Kelvingrove Park, the 84-acre green area in the centre of the city. The museum features a vast number of exhibits sourced from around the world in a series of themed exhibition spaces.

Discover this fascinating attraction with this complete guide which features an overview, visiting tips, and 360° photos.

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