Scotland Vacations – Glasgow museums
Many say that Glasgow doesn’t have charm. I strongly disagree; Glasgow has incredible architecture with the dominating color being gray. You can find magnificent buildings that can rival Barcelona and Paris. Glasgow has truly impressive galleries and museums to enjoy and inspire. This bustling city is the home to quite a few museums that you must add to you itinerary, here are two to get you started.
Burrell Collection
In 1944 Sir William Burrell gave the city of Glasgow a priceless collection of over 9,000 of pieces of art from all over the world. The museum was created to show off the collection that you can go see today. The Burrell Collection is something you absolutely must see. The outside of the museum is quit simple, but what it houses is fantastic. You will find priceless paintings, crafts, and decorative arts such as medieval tapestries. This museum will keep you on your toes with temporary exhibits coming in all the time.
People’s Palace
This is not a palace of queens and kings or other types of royals. The People’s Palace is a museum all about Glasgow and the history of its people. You won’t get bored by this type of history. The story it tells is about the character and wit of Glasgow’s residents through its history. There is a wonderful section dedicated to famous people that came from Glasgow. The People’s Palace can be found on the Glasgow Green in a red sandstone building built in the late 1800s. Even if you are just passing though Glasgow to get to other parts of Scotland or plan to visit for a week this city will entertain, enlighten, and inspire you. If you choose to add Glasgow to your Scotland vacations itinerary visit some good museums and you won’t be sorry.
Above photo of Mungo Museum in Glasgow Scotland by lyng883