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Arts & Culture in West Dunbartonshire - Clydebank Museum

Please note that although the Townhall is currently being refurbished and building work is being carried out the Museum is still open to the  public

 

Clydebank Museum celebrates the rich heritage of Clydebank . Artefacts, models and items from the collection illustrate the story of the people of the town. Occasional temporary exhibitions and touring exhibitions form part of the museum's programme. Group and school visits are very welcome, please call for more details. The Town Hall and Museum are fully accessible for the disabled, please contact us if you have any concerns or questions on 0141 562 2400. Guides are available in large print.

 

Clydebank Museum is situated in Clydebank Town Hall on Dumbarton Road.

Parking is available on Hall Street, to the right of the Town Hall although at busy periods this can be limited.

Local shops, restaurants and cafes can be found nearby.

 

Map showing Clydebank Museum
Map showing Clydebank Museum

We welcome group visits but ask that you give us a quick call so that we know to expect you. If you'd like a guided tour, please ask one of our staff or volunteers who'd be delighted to help.


Tel: 0141 562 2400
Fax: 0141 952 8260
E-mail: Joe.Traynor@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

 

Entry is FREE

Opening Hours: Tue - Sat 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4.30pm

Current Exhibitions

Shipshape - Shipbuilding on the Clyde & Leven

 

Clydebank Museum, Clydebank Town Hall,Dumbarton Road,Clydebank, G81 1UE

Tues - Sat: 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4.30pm

 

Opens 27th April until 18th September 2010

A major exhibition on the history and global impact of shipbuilding within West Dunbartonshire.This exhibition features the shipbuilding firms of Napier,Denny and McMillan in Dumbarton; John Brown in Clydebank;Beardmore in Dalmuir and Scotts of Bowling.Themes include the companies, workforce, famous vessels and the unions.

The exhibition features ship models from the local collection and local makers, artefacts, photographs, archives and recontructions.

FREE ADMISSION 

Enlarge ImageLaunch of SS Rothesay 1956
Launch of SS Rothesay 1956

 

Relevant Links

 

Welcome to Clydebank Museum

 

What's on

 

Planning Your Visit

 

Volunteering at Clydebank Museum

 

Donating and Collection Enquiries

 

kidsinmuseums.org.uk

 

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