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The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel vs The Burrell Collection
Both are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Burrell Collection scores significantly higher than The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel. The Burrell Collection has a TripExpert Score of 97 with positive reviews from 4 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
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100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS, Scotland
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Concierge
"A zinc and glass temple to transport designed by Zaha Hadid. It has over 3,000 objects and 150 interactive displays."
Frommer's
"This museum contains a collection of many forms of transportation and related technology."
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Fodor's
"This huge metal structure with curving walls echoes the covered yards where ships were built on the Clyde."
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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."
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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."
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The Burrell Collection
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Pollok Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G43 1AT, Scotland
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Lonely Planet
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"One of Glasgow's top attractions, this outstanding museum 3 miles out of town houses everything from Chinese porcelain and medieval furniture to paintings by Cézanne."
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Fodor's
"The 1983 building was designed with large glass walls so that the items on display could relate to their surroundings in Pollok Country Park: art and nature, supposedly in perfect harmony."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This collection is a must-see on two accounts: the venue, Pollock Park, is the town's largest park and an oasis of freshness and tranquillity."
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U.S. News & World Report
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"Travelers express astonishment at this museum's near pitch-perfection. Burrell Collection's glass walls not only encase a variety of objects and artworks...you'll find everything from Chinese ceramics"
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The Guardian
"Objects acquired by the shipping magnate William Burrell make up one of the biggest privately amassed collections in the world...highlights range from ancient Chinese porcelain to 20-plus paintings"
