People's Palace

The museum is currently closed for refurbishment

Currently closed

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Find out what's been going on behind the scenes at the People's Palace with Glasgow Life Museums Decant Manager Pamela Hallan.
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Why not visit one of our other museums?

While the People's Palace is being refurbished, why not visit one of our other Glasgow Life Museums?

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Overview

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You can donate at the venue or online.

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The People’s Palace is closed for refurbishment.

This much-loved venue has told the stories of Glaswegians for 125 years. Reimagining the building and its displays means it will tell those stories for many more.

Thanks to the recent funding secured from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the next stage of this exciting project can begin. This much-loved attraction will reopen, unveiling a reimagined and restored museum and glasshouse.

We are delighted this transformational project will protect this invaluable cultural and heritage asset for generations to come.

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The People's Palace is home to a collection of objects, photographs, prints and film which give a unique view into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by to the present day. All set against the backdrop of historic Glasgow Green.

 

 

 

 

 

Plan your visit

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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Accessible toilets

The accessible toilet is located to the right hand side of the building.

Wheelchair access

There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts and there are free wheelchairs available to hire at reception.

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By train

The museum is a 15 minute walk from Argyle Street, Bellgrove and High Street train stations.

Subway

The nearest subway station is St Enoch.

By bus

First Bus services 18, 64 and 263 stop on London Road, with services 2, 40, 60, 61, 240 and 255 stop on Gallowgate. All these services are within a couple of minutes walk to the People's Palace.

Telephone

0141 276 0788

Email

museums@glasgowlife.org.uk

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Photograph showing the comedian Billy Connolly's 'Banana Boots' which he used to wear on stage, and donated to the People's Palace.
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Find out more about the People's Palace

You can still find out more about the museum and the collection while we are closed.

As Glasgow's social history museum, the People's Palace features a collection of objects, photographs, prints and film which show how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by to the present day.

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