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Indoor Things to Do in Glasgow
British weather doesn't do refunds — but a rainy day in Glasgow doesn't have to be a write-off. These attractions have indoor or all-weather areas, so the day stays fun whatever the sky does.
Museums & Galleries
7.9 mi from Glasgow
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life sits in Coatbridge, part of the Stirling, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs area, and offers free entry seven days a week. Spread across 20...
24.4 mi from Glasgow
Kelburn Museum
Kelburn Museum sits within Kelburn Estate in North Ayrshire, Scotland, housed in a building erected in 1898 to display New Zealand artefacts brought home by the 7th Earl of Glasgow...
26.7 mi from Glasgow
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Museum and visitor attraction in Livingston Village, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
27.2 mi from Glasgow
Castle House Museum Dunoon
Castle House Museum sits in a grand historic building right in the heart of Dunoon, telling the story of Cowal from Neolithic settlers through Highland clan battles, Victorian expa...
Theme Parks
8.8 mi from Glasgow
M&D's Theme Park
M&D's Theme Park is Scotland's Theme Park, based at Strathclyde Country Park in Motherwell. Alongside the rides, you can explore Amazonia, a temperature controlled tropical house w...
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Itineraries
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Glasgow guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Glasgow?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Provand's Lordship, St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art and Glasgow Police Museum — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
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