Originally opened in 1898 as a recreation space and museum, since the 1940s, People's Palace and Winter Gardens has been a museum for the social history of Glasgow. Inside the Victorian architecture, you'll find the stories of the city's people from 1750 to present day. Explore the winter gardens, where lush foliage thrives all year long protected from the damp weather outside. The main building's interior commemorates Glasgow's history in murals and panels. For example, the domed ceiling displays a series of panels by Ken Currie depicting the Calton Weavers’ Massacre of 1787. Outside you'll find the Doulton Fountain, the largest terracotta fountain in the world. Use our Glasgow travel planner to visit People's Palace and Winter Gardens on your trip to Glasgow, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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People's Palace and Winter Gardens reviews
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This is an interesting museum set in the middle of a wonderful park. The inside of this museum presents Glasgow's culture and history. Interesting exhibitions showing life in Scotland in the distant..... more »
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The People’s Palace is set in historic Glasgow Green, which is the oldest public space in Glasgow. It is home to a collection of objects, photographs, prints and film which give a unique view into... more »
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People's palace is a great asset to the city. There's loads in it which shows you about life in Glasgow from years gone by. Our kids love it too. It is definitely missing the Winter Gardens at the moment, but here's hoping that it gets fixed and is open again in the near future.
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I love the People's Palace. I always take visitors here. A wee botanical gardens with a cafe downstairs. Go upstairs and you have the history of Glasgow. Everything from an ancient jail to Billy Connolly's banana boots 😂. There's A booth made into an old Glesga home, showing how it used to be. A few interactive things for kids. My daughter used to love coming here as a kid. Always recommend a visit. It's free with donations, please give what you can. ❤
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