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People's Palace
People's Palace And Winter Gardens
Glasgow Green
Glasgow,
G40 1AT
Phone: 0141 276 0788
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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
- 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.
On the top floor is the Glasgow history painting series made by artist Ken Currie in 1987. The series commemorates the massacre of the Calton Weavers, which marked the birth of the trade union movement and visually presents the political history of working class struggle in the city.
Winter Gardens
Attached to the People's Palace is the Winter Gardens, an elegant Victorian glasshouse where you can relax among the tropical plants and enjoy the café. There is a programme of temporary exhibitions and events throughout the year.
Find out more about the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens at the Clyde Waterfront Heritage website.
Doulton Fountain
The Doulton Fountain is the largest terracotta fountain in the world, as well as the best surviving example of its kind. The fountain has been beautifully restored and relocated to the front of the People's Palace. Find out more about the fountain from Glasgow City Council's website.
Gallery Guide
Download the People's Palace and Winter Gardens Gallery Guide.
Leaflet
The Visit Glasgow Museums leaflet is available in six languages. Find out how to download a copy of the Visit Glasgow Museums leaflet.
Venue Hire
Find out about hiring one of our museums: www.encorecatering.co.uk
