People's Palace, Social history museum in Glasgow Green, Scotland.
The People's Palace contains exhibits, photographs, and artifacts that present the daily existence of Glasgow residents from 1750 to modern times.
The building opened its doors on January 22, 1898, designed by Alexander B McDonald with sandstone construction and decorative elements by sculptor William Kellock Brown.
The museum displays include recreated Victorian tenement interiors, traditional shops, and social spaces that demonstrate Glasgow's community development through generations.
Located near multiple transport connections including Argyle Street station and St Enoch subway, the museum receives approximately 290,000 visitors annually.
The structure features a John MacLean campaign desk and stands adjacent to the Doulton Fountain, representing nations within Britain's former empire.
Location: Glasgow City
Location: Glasgow
Inception: 1898
Made from material: sandstone
Operator: Glasgow Life
Address: Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1AT G40 1AT G40 1AT
Website: https://glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/peoples-palace
GPS coordinates: 55.85121,-4.23742
Latest update: March 21, 2025 00:50
Glasgow combines medieval structures with Victorian architecture and modern cultural buildings. The city offers photographers a mix of Gothic churches, sandstone buildings, and green spaces along the River Clyde. The route includes the 12th-century cathedral and the adjacent Necropolis with its monuments on a hillside. Kelvingrove Museum displays Spanish Baroque architecture, while the University of Glasgow presents Gothic towers and courtyards. The Botanic Gardens house Victorian glasshouses with iron and glass structures. The Riverside Museum documents the city's industrial history, and modern venues like the SSE Hydro and Clyde Auditorium complete the route. The collection covers religious, academic, and industrial architecture, along with parks and cemeteries.
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