Alternatively pick up a tourist map from the Tourist Information Centre at George Square and take your own walk of discovery or take a guided walk. Back to the top Places to Visit To whet your appetite just a few are listed here. The Burrell Collection A purpose built building houses the collection of Sir William Burrell's collection of antiquities and art objects amassed by him form Iraq, Egypt, Greece and Italy, and mediaeval Europe. The People's Palace A museum dedicated to presenting the history of Glasgow from 1175 onwards. Open all year other than Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Entrance is free and there is a restaurant and a gift shop.
Fossil Park Situated in Victoria Park, Fossil Grove has on display geological specimens of special scientific interest. Back to the top Provand's Lordship Originally built as the Manse for St. Nicholas Hospital in 1471, the building now contains a museum of period displays including a sweet shop and also has a medieval garden. Admission is free and the museum is open all year except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. A fine collection covering the history of transport on land and sea including bicycles, horse-drawn vehicles, trains, trams and buses. With a cafe and open all year other than Christmas Day and New Year's Day this is an excellent place to visit.