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The museum, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, is a sectional extrusion that symbolizes the dynamic relationship between Glasgow and the river Clyde. It has clear glass facades, 7,000m² of exhibition space and 11300m of length.
The Riverside Museum (replacing the preceding Glasgow Museum of Transport) is a museum in the Yorkhill area of Glasgow, Scotland, housed in a building designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, with its River Clyde frontage at the new Pointhouse Quay.
Jun 6, 2011 · Here is the first look at Zaha Hadid Architects latest project, Glasgow Riverside Museum of Transport. Slated to officially open later this week the museum in Glasgow, Scotland has 7,000...
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A museum of transport with a zig-zagging, zinc-clad roof overlooking the River Clyde in Glasgow. The design is a sectional extrusion, open at opposing ends, symbolizing a dynamic relationship between the city and the river.
- We have re-opened and look forward to welcoming you back to Riverside Museum. Please note that from 17 May 2021, the City of Glasgow remains at Level 3 of the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 protection levels.
- Essential information for planning your visit. Our current opening hours are Monday-Sunday, 11am-4pm. A ticket is required to enter the museum. Tickets are FREE and available to book at the link below.
- On the day of your visit. On arrival please enter via the doors facing the car park. Wear a face covering to stay safe and protect others. Guidance on face covering exemptions is available from the Scottish Government here.
- Keeping you safe. Our visitor charter sets out the safety measures we have introduced to create a safe space and it highlights how you can help protect yourself and others while visiting the museum.
Jul 17, 2023 · How is Zaha Hadid Architects’ 2011 Glasgow’s harbour museum faring? Hayley Chivers pays a visit accompanied by key figures in its creation.
May 19, 2024 · The Riverside Museum, Glasgow by Zaha Hadid Architects has won the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) at ceremony in Tongeren, Belgium. Forty Museums from 21 countries across Europe entered this year’s awards.
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