Maritime museums · Central Scotland
Vulcan Glasgow
In or near Glenmavis.
Vulcan Glasgow — a maritime museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coatbridge Sunnyside · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Vulcan Glasgow is a maritime museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life offers a rich exploration of Lanarkshire's industrial heritage across 20 acres of indoor and outdoor space. Visitors can enjoy interactive exhibits, an adventure park, and historical displays, making it a great destination for families.
Place summary
Vulcan Glasgow is a maritime museum located in central Scotland. It is notable for its focus on the history of shipbuilding and maritime engineering in the region. The museum features a range of exhibits and artefacts that highlight the significance of Glasgow in the maritime industry.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8651, -4.0308
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML5 1QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coatbridge and Bellshill
- Phone
- 01236 638460
- Nearest railway station
- Coatbridge Sunnyside — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Monday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm; extended hours during school holidays 10am – 5pm
- Official site
- culturenl.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13426577762 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vulcan Glasgow?
- Vulcan Glasgow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML5 1QD).
- What is Vulcan Glasgow?
- Vulcan Glasgow — a maritime museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vulcan Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is Coatbridge Sunnyside, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML5 1QD.
- How do I get to Vulcan Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is Coatbridge Sunnyside, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML5 1QD.