Free things to do and attractions in Glasgow

Many of Glasgow’s most popular attractions are free, from world-class attractions to beautiful gardens to mural art trails. Check out our recommendations for free things to do in Glasgow.

  1. Burrell Collection Glasgow

    La Burrell Collection, Glasgow

    The Burrell Collection houses over 9,000 pieces of treasure, artworks and exotic objects collected by Glasgow merchant, Sir William Burrell.

    Highlights include The Red Ballet Skirts by Degas and The Thinker by Rodin. The surrounding Pollok Country Park has plenty of space to explore with play areas, cycle paths and more.

    The Burrell Collection is also the recent recipient of The Museum of the Year Award 2023, so plan your trip now!

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  2. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum West End de Glasgow

    Exterior of the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery

    © VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

    This beautiful art gallery and museum is set in the heart of Glasgow's West End. You can leisurely browse the impressive collections of art, natural history and much more in one of the best museums in Scotland.

    Did you know that Glasgow's West End was ranked 20th in the 'Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World for 2023', according to Time Out?

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  3. Riverside Museum Glasgow - Centro Ciudad

    Riverside Museum

    This award-winning transport museum sits on the banks of the River Clyde and is packed full of objects and interactive displays. The whole family will enjoy learning about everything from Glasgow's shipbuilding history to locomotives and Stormtroopers.

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  4. Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) Glasgow - Centro Ciudad

    A large sandstone building with pillared entrance area and a tall cupola feature on the roof. Lots of people can be seen milling aorund the outside of

    Found in the heart of Glasgow in Royal Exchange Square, GoMA provides a thought-provoking programme with displays of local and international artworks alongside temporary exhibitions and events with artists. Make sure you don't miss the permanent display that charts the building's history!

  5. Glasgow City Chambers Glasgow

    Glasgow City Chambers, Glasgow

    Completed in 1888 and overlooking George Square, Glasgow City Chambers is one of the city’s most prestigious buildings. For over a century it has been the headquarters of Glasgow City Council. Tours of the City Chambers are available and are conducted twice daily at 10.30am and 2.30pm.

  6. Glasgow Botanic Gardens Glasgow

    Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens

    Step inside the Victorian glasshouses to see exotic tree ferns, rare orchids and the national collection of begonias. There is a tearoom and if the weather is fine, there is usually a kiosk serving coffee and ice cream.

  7. Glasgow Police Museum Glasgow - Centro Ciudad

    The Glasgow Police Museum

    Find out more on Britain’s first police force. The exhibits in the Glasgow Police Historical Exhibition provide an insight into the people, events and other factors which contributed to the founding, development and progress of the City of Glasgow Police from 1779 - 1975.

  8. Glasgow Cathedral Glasgow

    La Catedral de Glasgow en el barrio de Dennistoun

    Marking the birthplace of the city of Glasgow, this medieval cathedral is a stone’s throw from the city centre and the ideal place to escape from the bustle of the city. The cathedral is the only one on the Scottish mainland to have survived the Reformation of 1560.

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  9. People’s Palace and Winter Gardens Glasgow

    People's Palace and Winter Gardens

    The People’s Palace is set in the historic Glasgow Green area of the city and tells the story of Glasgow and its people from 1750 to the present day. The city’s social history can be explored through a wealth of historic artifacts, paintings, prints, photographs, film and interactive computer displays. Make sure to visit before it closes on 14 April for major refurbishment.

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  10. Hunterian Museum Glasgow

    El Hunterian Museum, Glasgow

    © VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale

    The Hunterian is Scotland's oldest public museum, founded in 1807. It's home to one of the largest collections in Scotland, with everything from scientific instruments used by Watt, Lister, and Kelvin to Roman artifacts from the Antonine Wall and reassembled interiors from Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Glasgow home.

  11. Queen’s Park Glasgow

    Glasgow

    Queen’s Park offers a range of sports facilities, alongside a boating pond, nature pond and many peaceful walking routes. Look out for the display glasshouses, aviary and pet house and the Poetry Rose Garden.

  12. City Centre Mural Trail Glasgow

    La ruta de arte urbano del centro de Glasgow

    © VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

    The mural trail brings together Glasgow’s amazing street art. See the St Mungo Mural at Glasgow High Street painted by Sam Bates, A.K.A Smug. Mungo is Glasgow’s patron saint and is seen dressed in modern clothes with a robin perched on his finger.

  13. Glasgow Necropolis Heritage Trail Glasgow

    La Necrópolis de Glasgow

    This is one of a series of heritage trail routes by Glasgow City Council. The Glasgow Necropolis Heritage Trail takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes, starting from St Mungo’s Museum of Religious Life and Art in the Cathedral precincts. There are also daily guided tours of the Necropolis.

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