Plan a visit

Plan your visit to The Open Museum
Photograph showing the outside and front entrance of The Open Museum at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre.

Get all the information you need for a visit to The Open Museum, at GMRC

Location map

Address

200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, Glasgow. G53 7NN.

Contact Us

Phone - 0141 276 9300

Email - openmuseumenquiries@glasgowlife.org.uk

Getting Here

First Bus services 10 and 57 stop near the venue.

GMRC is a short walk from Nitshill train station, and the path is clearly signposted. Trains run regularly between Nitshill and Glasgow Central train station with a reduced service on Sunday.

There is a free car park with a limited number of spaces.

Accessibility and visitor facilities

The accessible toilet is located on the right, past the reception, approximately 14m from the main entrance. 

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.

There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts.

Photography permission must be agreed with gallery staff. It is the visitor’s responsibility to ensure no copyright is infringed. The use of flash and tripods is prohibited.

At times, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.

Baby changing facilities are available.

There is a cloakroom.

The building has free WiFi.

There is a hearing loop.

Green Tourism

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is a four star Visit Scotland visitor attraction.

Book a tour

Glasgow Life Museums offer unique experiences and lasting memories for group visitors. We offer a wealth of history, art and heritage in some of the city's finest buildings. You can choose from the following group tours.

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