People's Palace is "a palace of pleasure and imagination around which the people may place their affections and which may give them a home on which their memory may rest." This palace is a humble tribute to the people of Glasgow, their struggle with everyday life, their joys and tribulations which are so convincingly depicted and brought to life through a collection of objects, photographs, prints, and film. It will give you a unique view into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by to the present day. The museum has a good exhibition on the history of Glasgow Green and the building itself, and excellent displays illustrating Glasgow's political, industrial, and social history - protests, tenements, "steamies", and more. The exhibits focus on real people and everyday life vs. famous/important people. How people lived - what they did every day - forms of entertainment - what Glasgow looked like over the last 100 years. Some items on display are from famous Glaswegians like Lulu and Billy Connelly's Big Banana boots. It is very much a Glaswegian's museum and a people's palace full of local history and bygone era with old-fashioned washing machines, wringers, ironing boards, tenement-style house layouts, and ornaments that everyone remembers having. A very different take from typical museum collections.
By Bus: 18, 4, 263, 57, 88, X19. It takes 14 to 20 min depending on the route.
By Train: ScotRail.
18 min (0.9 mi) via Albion St and London Rd/A749 by walking.
8 min (1.7 mi) via Duke St by Taxi
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
Nil
Entrance Fee
Time you can spend
1 to 2 hours
Weather
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