The Glasgow Museum of Transport is situated in the North West of the city in a beautiful setting. The vehicles are kept in the Kelvin Hall, a splendid piece of architecture, which is directly across from the stunning Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, itself located in one of the most beautiful city parks in Europe, Kelvingrove Park.

The Corporation of Glasgow has always done its best to get its folk to and from their work, rest and play. Whether this has been by tram, bus or underground train, Glasgow's transport system has been there, working hard for its people, and deserves to be remembered. This memory is especially now important, now that its buses have been deregulated and are now run by a private company - gone is the distinctive green and orange livery, which screamed Glasgow to the transport enthusiast. The museum has a thoroughly impressive collection of vehicles, not just trams, buses and trains, as one might expect, but also bicycles, cars and even prams. It boasts the oldest bicycle in the world amongst its collection as well!

Glasgow is of course also remembered for shipbuilding, and the museum does a sterling job in preserving the memory of the shipyards with a large collection of over 200 model ships which include many Clyde-built girls such as the Queen Mary, the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Elizabeth 2.

There is also a wonderful exhibition of a Glasgow street. The museum excels at making this exhibit feel as if you are there, and although not trying to emulate it in particular, is reminiscent of the "Heilanman's Umbrella", a nickname given to the portion of Argyle Street which runs under the Glasgow Central Railway Station.

This museum is regarded as the best static transport museum in Britain. Despite its generous number of exhibits it is manageable in less than a day. The whole family should enjoy the experience, though if you are a dedicated transport fan who really likes to absorb everything, you will need a whole day, and you are advised not to bring the youngsters.

Whatever your level of interest though, you should completely enjoy your visit here.

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