The People's Palace is Glasgow's social history museum and a chance to see the story of the people and city of Glasgow from 1750 to the present.You can see paintings, prints and photographs displayed alongside a wealth of historic artefacts, film and computer interactives.

There is: dancing and holidaying; home life during the Second World War; and a trip to the steamie to get the clothes washed. Visit the 'single end' and discover how a family lived in this typical one-room Glasgow tenement family home of the 1930s.

See the amazing banana boots worn by Billy Connolly on stage in the 1970s. Have a look at the Glassford family portrait and find out the history of this painting of a tobacco lord and his family and why one figure was painted out.

Discover the political history of the city through some of the superb and unique banners on display.

People's Palace and Winter Gardens
Glasgow Green
Glasgow,
G40 1AT
Tel: 0141 271 2962
Fax : 0141 271 2960

Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday and Saturday 10am to 5pm, Friday and Sunday 11am to 5pm.

* By Subway:
   Fifteen minutes' walk from St Enoch Subway station.
* By Rail:
   Fifteen minutes' walk from Argyle Street, Bellgrove and High Street rail stations.
* By Bus:
   First Bus services 16, 18, 40, 61, 62, 64, and 263 all stop near Glasgow Green.
* Facilities:
   Free Guided Tours; Gallery Shop; Café; Male and Female Toilets; Wheelchair Access; Free Parking.

George Square 10 Mins walk from The People's Palace Glasgow Barrowland and Market 5 Mins walk from The People's Palace Glasgow Green From High Court 4 Mins walk from The People's Palace Glasgow Merchant City 6 Mins walk from The People's Palace Templeton Carpet Factory Building 2 Mins walk from The People's Palace Old Tabaco Baron House 3 Mins walk from The People's Palace