Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow

Name: Scotland Street School Museum
Address: 225 Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 141 287 0500

#59 among attractions in Glasgow

Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, History museum

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Scotland Street School Museum is a museum of school education in Glasgow, Scotland, in the district of Kingston. It is located in a former school designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh between 1903 and 1906. The building is one of Glasgow's foremost architectural attractions. It is located next to the Shields Road subway station. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 55°50'58"N, 4°16'25"W

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225 Scotland StreetSouth Side (Kinning Park)Glasgow G5 8QB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 141 287 0500

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Scotland Street School Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sub Club, OVO Hydro, Clyde Arc, South Portland Street Suspension Bridge.

0.9 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
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OVO Hydro, Glasgow
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Bridge
Clyde Arc, Glasgow
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0.8 miNE
Bridge
South Portland Street Suspension Bridge, Glasgow
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0.6 miNE
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Tradeston Bridge, Glasgow
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The Pyramid at Anderston, Glasgow
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Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
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Kingston Bridge, Glasgow
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0.4 miS
Church
Pollokshields Parish Church, Glasgow
12 min walk • Pollokshields Parish Church is a 19th-century parish church of the Church of Scotland, named after the Pollokshields arwa of Glasgow, Scotland.
0.7 miNE
Bridge
George V Bridge, Glasgow
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0.6 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Scotland Street School Museum open?

Scotland Street School Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Scotland Street School Museum?

Nearby attractions include Kingston Bridge, Glasgow (9 min walk), Pollokshields Parish Church, Glasgow (12 min walk), Tradeston, Glasgow (13 min walk), O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow (15 min walk).

How to get to Scotland Street School Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scotland Street School Museum:

Metro

Shields Road • Lines: Subway (2 min walk)
West Street • Lines: Subway (8 min walk)

Bus

Eglinton Street / Cumberland Street • Lines: 3, 38 (13 min walk)
Eglinton Street / Cavendish Street • Lines: 3, 38, 38A (14 min walk)

Train

Pollokshields East (16 min walk)
Anderston (19 min walk)