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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum vs The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel is preferred by most writers compared to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel has a TripExpert Score of 96 with approval from 7 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Time Out and Frommer's.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
9 / 10
Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG, Scotland
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Worthy of its world-class reputation, the Kelvingrive Art Gallery and Museum attracts local families as well as international visitors." Full review
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The Glasgow Room houses extraordinary works by local artists.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The popularity of this museum can be put down to the beauty of the site, as well as the variety of the exhibits and the quality of the fine art collections, which include works by renowned artists." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"A World War II Spitfire flies again, a dead elephant walks, and Salvador Dali’s iconic Christ of St John of the Cross gazes down at the world from his cross in the heavens." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A magnificent and imposing mass of red sandstone and gothic-looking spires, Kelvingrove is Glasgow’s finest museum – and arguably Scotland’s too." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This museum has attracted Glaswegians and visitors since 1901 with its expansive, 8,000-piece collection across 22 themed galleries." 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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