Clydebuilt, Braehead

Follow the growth of Glasgow and the increasing importance of the River Clyde
worldwide from the tobacco lords to new Royal Navy Warships.

Experience the building of the MV Rangitane for the New Zealand Shipping
Company through the eyes of the men who built her from the riveters to the
bowler hatted gaffers of John Browns Shipyard.

Watch the history of Clyde Shipbuilding from its heyday to its near demise
in our award winning audiovisual display.

Pilot the MV Clan Alpine on a virtual trip up the river Clyde to the Braehead
Docks or become a Glasgow trader buying and selling goods and
transporting them worldwide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See our new exhibition on the life & history of the world famous QE2.

Learn all about her build and how people felt she was too futuristic.

Also on show is her famous 'Officers Wardroom Book', which was

unveiled by HRH Prince Andrew.

Climb on board the oldest clydebuilt vessel afloat in the U.K. The

M.V. KYLES, a coaster built in 1872 and used to transport goods &

cargoes "doon the watter".

 

Shop

Our well-stocked shop holds a wide selection of gifts, books and souvenirs –

suitable for all ages and pockets!

  We are a stockist of the well known artist, Gordon Bauwens. We have many of his fine limited edition & open prints for sale, starting at £13.00. For more information about GB Marine Art & to see some of his prints, please click here - GB Marine Art

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday 10am – 5.30pm  (Last Admission 4.30pm every day)
Sunday                     11am – 5.30pm

Admission Prices

Adult               £4.25

Concession   £3.00

Family            £10.00   (Up to 2 Adults / 2 Children)

Child              £2.50

 

Getting here

For Satnav users, our postcode is - G51 4BN

Clydebuilt at Braehead enjoys one of the most accessible locations in west central Scotland, conveniently located off junction 26 (eastbound) and junction 25a (westbound) off the M8 motorway.

The closest car park to Clydebuilt is the GREEN car park, all parking at the centre is free.

Public Transport links are amply provided with a comprehensive bus service from Braehead’s own bus station (more information 0871 200 2233 / 0141 885 2646), a taxi rank and free car parking close to the museum.

The River Link service from Braehead to the Broomielaw via the Science Centre runs Wednesday - Sunday with four sailings a day, starting at 10.15am from Clydebuilt. For more information please go to - River Link Service

For further information on Clydebuilt:

Clydebuilt,
Braehead Shopping Centre,

Kings Inch Road,
Renfrewshire,
Scotland,
G51 4BN
Email: clydebuilt@scotmaritime.org.uk
Tel: +44(0)141 886 1013
Fax: +44(0)141 886 1015