People's Palace and Winter Gardens

About this place

Free museum on Glasgow Green telling the story of the city, attached to a tropical Winter Gardens glasshouse.

Built in 1898 as a cultural centre for the people of Glasgow's east end, the People's Palace tells the story of the city and its working-class history through genuinely engaging social history displays, from tenement life to the trade union movement. Attached to the museum, the Winter Gardens glasshouse is filled with palms and tropical plants, giving a warm, humid contrast to the museum's more serious subject matter. Its position on Glasgow Green makes it easy to combine with a walk along the Clyde or a stop at the nearby play areas. Entry is free, and while the museum is accessible, the glasshouse has occasionally faced closures for maintenance, so it's worth checking ahead.

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