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Sited in the heart of the Glasgow city centre, the Gallery of Modern art showcases works of living artists from around the world. Put to use by many people and for many purposes, its building witnessed a lot of additions like the facade on Queen's Street (namely the Corinthian Pillars), the large hall and the cupola. You can spot Duke of Wellington's equestrian statue outside the gallery. The fun part of it is that you can probably see a traffic cone resting on the Duke's head!!! Enjoy a laugh.

The Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum is not only Glasgow's gem. It is also the premier art gallery and museum in the whole of Scotland. The artifacts are housed in an impressive red sandstoned building. First opened in 1901, the museum opened doors to an enthusiastic public after its renovation in 2006. There are over 8000 objects housed within this special museum. You can also come upon an impressive collection of numerous paintings by renowned artists like Van Gogh and Picasso

The house for an art lover is an impressive gift to the city by Glasgow's most celebrated architect-Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The setting of the house by itself is beautiful in a vast parkland, the Bellahouston Park and nearby the Victorian walled gardens.

If you want to get a flavour of the medieval Glasgow, peep into the Provand's Lordship. Build by the Bishop of Glasgow in the medieval era, the building gifts you a 17h century feel. Sited right opposite the St.Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art and Glasgow cathedral, its collections are spread over three floors. Towards the rear you can spot the medical herb garden,St. Nicholas Garden.

This social history museum weaves around the story of many famous people in Glasgow. This social history museum stands in the city right from the year 1750. You can catch glimpses of history paintings by the renowned artist Ken Currie. Couple your visit to the people's palace with a stopover at the beautiful Victorian glasshouse, Winter Gardens. While away some time by the Doulton fountain, the world's largest terracotta fountain.

This is a new museum which is being set up on the Glasgow Harbour. The riverside museum replaces the Museum of Transport in Glasgow. A maritime heritage revolves around the Museum of Transport which also houses many other transport collections from the city of Glasgow. You can also find a demonstration of a typical Glasgow street scene dating back to the year 1938. You can find model ships and cars typically manufactured in Scotland. Don't forget to take a peep at the world's first pedal-powered bicycle.

A delightful school experience and a hangout for Mackintosh enthusiasts. The museum helps you get a fair picture of the advancement of education in the country and the story which weaves around the development of the Scotland Street Public School. Audio-visuals and displays at the place are indeed informative and the memories of former students. There are many activities and exhibitions also held at the Scotland Street School Museum.

The Hunterian museum is still a part of the university Ave It houses the priced possessions of Sir William Hunter. Hunter was a student of the University and later grew up to be a medical teacher and famous physician. The exhibits are as eye-catching as the museum itself. Recently refurbished and renovated, the museum now showcases a new section called 'Weird and Wonderful' which is worth your time.