Scottish Maritime Museum, Glasgow

Name: Scottish Maritime Museum
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#211 among attractions in Glasgow

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Facts and practical information

The Scottish Maritime Museum is an industrial museum with a Collection Recognised as Nationally Significant to Scotland. It is located at two sites in the West of Scotland in Irvine and Dumbarton, with a focus on Scotland's shipbuilding heritage. ()

Coordinates: 55°52'33"N, 4°21'42"W

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Glasgow United Kingdom

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Day trips

Scottish Maritime Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Braehead, Braehead Arena, Renfrew Town Hall, Victoria Park.

~710 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Braehead, Glasgow
4 min walk • Braehead Shopping Centre stands as a beacon of modern retail and entertainment within the bustling city of Glasgow, United Kingdom. Opened in 1999, this expansive complex has become a central hub for shoppers and families alike, offering a diverse range of outlets...
~640 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Entertainment
Braehead Arena, Glasgow
4 min walk • Braehead Arena, located on the outskirts of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a premier sports venue that has become a cornerstone for both local and international events. This versatile arena, nestled within the bustling Braehead Shopping Centre area, is a hub of activity...
1 miW
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Renfrew Town Hall, Clydebank
26 min walk • Renfrew Town Hall is a municipal facility at The Cross, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The town hall, which was the headquarters of the royal burgh of Renfrew, is a Category A listed building.
1.1 miE
Park
Victoria Park, Glasgow
28 min walk • Victoria Park is a 20-hectare park located in the west of Glasgow, Scotland, adjacent to the districts of Scotstoun, Whiteinch, Jordanhill and Broomhill.
0.9 miE
Museum, Natural history museum, Historical place
Fossil Grove, Glasgow
24 min walk • The Fossil Grove is a group of plant fossils located within Victoria Park, Glasgow, Scotland. It was discovered in 1887 and contains the fossilised stumps and roots of eleven extinct Lepidodendron trees, which are sometimes described as "giant club mosses" but are more closely related to quillworts.
0.6 miNE
Church
Scotstoun Parish Church, Glasgow
17 min walk • Scotstoun Parish Church is an early-20th-century parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the Scotstoun area of Glasgow.
1 miSE
Park
Shieldhall, Glasgow
25 min walk • Shieldhall is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated directly south of the River Clyde and is part of the wider Govan area.
1.1 miW
Town, Area
Renfrew, Glasgow
29 min walk • Renfrew is a town 6 miles west of Glasgow in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. It is the historic county town of Renfrewshire. Called the "Cradle of the Royal Stewarts" for its early link with Scotland's former royal house, Renfrew gained royal burgh status in 1397.
0.6 miSE
Harbor
King George V Dock, Glasgow
16 min walk • King George V Dock is a dock for ocean-going vessels operated by the Clyde Port Authority in the Shieldhall area of Glasgow in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. It is located near Braehead in Renfrewshire and lies on the boundary between the council areas of Renfrewshire and the City of Glasgow.
1.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Anniesland, Glasgow
38 min walk • Anniesland is a district in the West End of the Scottish city Glasgow. It is situated north of the River Clyde, and centres on the major road junction of the Great Western Road and Crow Road/Bearsden Road, known as Anniesland Cross.
1 miW
Forts and castles
Renfrew Castle, Glasgow
26 min walk • Renfrew Castle was situated at the royal burgh of Renfrew, Scotland, which is near the confluence of the River Clyde and the River Cart.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Scottish Maritime Museum?

Nearby attractions include King George V Dock, Glasgow (16 min walk), Scotstoun, Glasgow (16 min walk), Scotstoun Parish Church, Glasgow (17 min walk), Fossil Grove, Glasgow (24 min walk).

How to get to Scottish Maritime Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scottish Maritime Museum:

Bus

Dumbarton Road / Duchall Street • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)

Train

Scotstounhill (19 min walk)
Garscadden (21 min walk)