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Glasgow Science Centre vs The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel

Glasgow Science Centre and The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Glasgow Science Centre is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel. Glasgow Science Centre scores 89 with endorsements from 4 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.

Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow Science Centre
8 / 10
50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA, Scotland
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The futuristic-looking edifice of the center's main building is a focal point of Glasgow’s drive to redevelop the rundown former docklands." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Families with children love this museum, which has a fun-packed interactive Science Mall." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This ultramodern science museum will keep the kids entertained for hours (that's middle-aged kids, too!)." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A three-storey glass and steel building, the Science Mall hosts inspired exhibitions, interactive features and true technological marvels." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The main Science Mall spans three floors and hosts more than 250 science-learning exhibits, each with a strong focus on interaction, play and informal education." Full review
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The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
9 / 10
100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS, Scotland
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Concierge Concierge
"A zinc and glass temple to transport designed by Zaha Hadid. It has over 3,000 objects and 150 interactive displays."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This museum contains a collection of many forms of transportation and related technology." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This huge metal structure with curving walls echoes the covered yards where ships were built on the Clyde." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The main part of the collection, featuring a fascinating series of cars... including the world's first pedal-powered bicycle from 1847 and model Clyde-built ships." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Located on the site of a former shipyard, at the confluence point of the River Clyde and River Kelvin, this museum opened in June 2011 and is one of the city's most spectacular attractions." Full review
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