Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In
Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Search:

Home » Travel Guides » Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Strathclyde » Glasgow » Things To Do » Gallery of Modern Art Reviews

Glasgow Hotels

Real reviews from real travelers.

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

Gallery of Modern Art tips and photos posted by real travelers and Glasgow locals.

Queen Street
• 26 Photos
• 22 Reviews

See all Glasgow Things To Do
Sort By:  Most Recent | Best Rated
Gallery of Modern Art: GALLERY OF MODERN ART
  • Tip Rating:
  • Hosell
  • Updated By Hosell on September 8, 2005
  • Glasgow Page by Hosell
  • Gallery of Modern Art - Glasgow
    by Hosell
    The GALLERY OF MODERN ART is located next to George Square.Is another very good museum to visit in the city,even though i don't like very much the modern art,i enjoyed my visit to this museum.
    During my visit to the city it was holding on this museum a vey interesting exposition by Barbara Kruger.

    There is also another nice place to see on that area it is called : THE LIGHTHOUSE, is another new museum in the city,it is The Scotland's Centre for Architecture,and Design,sometimes there are some very good expositions here.

    The Ligthouse is located just next to the Central Station.Don't miss it!.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Glasgow?

    Read reviews about Glasgow Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Gallery of Modern Art: Go GOMA - Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
  • Tip Rating:
  • scotlandscotour
  • By scotlandscotour on May 20, 2004
  • Glasgow Page by scotlandscotour
  • Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow, plus Traffic Cone! - Glasgow
    Gallery of Modern Art,
    Glasgow, plus Traffic
    Cone!
    by scotlandscotour
    Thought provoking. Good to look at from the outside, as well as inside. An inspiring place to be.

    Opened in 1996, and second only to London, the Gallery mixes modern with neo-classical architecture.

    Famous for the statue of The Duke of Wellington outside, forever wearing an orange traffic cone (see my other picture for a good close up!) and sometimes other decoration, the site is a must see, for all its social commentary, the traffic cone, the buildings, the exhibits and the people.

    Rooftop cafe. Also has a cafe with internet access and library, in the basement.

    Leave a Comment

  • Directions: Exchange Square - Queen Street, just south of George Square and Queen Street railway station. 3 minute walk east from Central Station, via Buchanan Street.
  • Website: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=3
  • Other Contact: www.multimap.co.uk
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Gallery of Modern Art: Old Statues with a Modern, Street-wise Touch!
  • Tip Rating:
  • scotlandscotour
  • Updated By scotlandscotour on May 18, 2004
  • Glasgow Page by scotlandscotour
  • Duke of Wellington wearing a traffic cone! - Glasgow
    Duke of Wellington
    wearing a traffic cone!
    by scotlandscotour
    This is the Duke of Wellington, astride his horse in front of the gallery of modern art.

    Seems appropriate that he wears the traffic cone so often seen on statues throughout the land :-)

    Look out for statues all over Glasgow, often little valued by locals and overlooked - but they are wonderful and contribute greatly to the sense of grandeur and pride of this historic city. Remember "The Empire" and the Industrial Revolution. Glasgow was there at the heart, and these statues remind us.

    Leave a Comment

  • Directions: George Square, south side.
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Gallery of Modern Art: Gallery of Modern Art
  • Tip Rating:
  • benidormone
  • By benidormone on September 6, 2003
  • Glasgow Page by benidormone
  • Gallery of modern art - Glasgow
    Gallery of modern art
    by benidormone
    The Gallery of Modern Art is located in the middle of Royal Exchange Square .It offers you an up-to-date vision within its four floors of gallery space. Showcasing the works of living artists, the gallery has an eye on the future, with interactive computers and art workshops.

    Leave a Comment

  • Phone: 0141 229 1996
  • Website: www.glasgowguide.co.uk
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Gallery of Modern Art: One thing that you really must...
  • Tip Rating:
  • antz
  • By antz on September 8, 2002
  • Glasgow Page by antz
  • Gallery of Modern Art - Glasgow
    by antz
    One thing that you really must do when you are in Glasgow is to keep an eye out for the statues, most famously the one in front of the modern art museum in royal exchange square...Glasgow wouldn't be the same without the coneheads!!

    P.S. 3 years ago at New Year, I was pulled off the statue at the modern art musuem by the police...along with about 30 other people, who would have guessed you could fit that many up there?? I sure didn't!!

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Glasgow?

    Read reviews about Glasgow Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Gallery of Modern Art: Gallery of Modern Art
  • Tip Rating:
  • NiceLife
  • Updated By NiceLife on September 4, 2004
  • Glasgow Page by NiceLife
  • G O M A - Glasgow
    G O M A
    by NiceLife
    Terrific new works and brimming with talent, some challenging installations. Like the wooden church interior, within a film of a naked man singing "Jerusalem", with the words REAL LIFE tatooed across his back.. Very Strange.

    Wonder if it sounds better after 15 pints of McEwans?. Or may be, by then, you are just raring to join in and sing along.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Gallery of Modern Art: Modern What?!
  • Tip Rating:
  • Acirfa
  • Updated By Acirfa on March 9, 2007
  • Glasgow Page by Acirfa
  • :-( :-$ :W :M- Unless flourescent lights strung higgledepiggledy do it for you, give it a miss!

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Gallery of Modern Art: To the artsy folks out there,...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Krystynn
  • Updated By Krystynn on September 12, 2002
  • Glasgow Page by Krystynn
  • Gallery of Modern Art - Glasgow
    by Krystynn
    To the artsy folks out there, don't forget to pay a visit to the cool Glasgow Musuem of Modern Art.

    Yes, more later....

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Gallery of Modern Art: The gallery of Modern Art is a...
  • Tip Rating:
  • By katiejt on August 27, 2002
  • Glasgow Page by katiejt
  • Gallery of Modern Art - Glasgow
    by katiejt
    The gallery of Modern Art is a great place to spend an afternoon. There's plenty of weird and wonderful stuff in here.
    Well the gallery itself is nice, but my favourite thing about the GoMA is the statue outside - complete with the traffic cone on its head! It's become such a landmark that the cone is never removed by police, or at least if it is, it certainly gets back up there fast enough!! I once saw it with 2 cones - one for the horse too!

    Leave a Comment

  • Other Contact: 0141 229 1996 www.goma.glasgow.g
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Gallery of Modern Art: Gallery of Modern Art
  • Tip Rating:
  • mozzymax
  • Updated By mozzymax on March 7, 2005
  • Glasgow Page by mozzymax
  • Gallery of Modern Art - Glasgow
    by mozzymax
    Firstly the building dates back to 1776 when it was built as a mansion, and several remains of the original building still exist within the gallery. Secondly the gallery houses work by artists who are alive and many of the exibits have quotations from these artists which gives understanding to their work

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    More Glasgow Tips
    Overview
     
    Hotels and Accommodations
    Tips: 162 - Photos: 93
    Things To Do
    Tips: 460 - Photos: 574
    Nightlife
    Tips: 181 - Photos: 67
    Transportation
    Tips: 112 - Photos: 58
    Restaurants
    Tips: 185 - Photos: 74
    Shopping
    Tips: 36 - Photos: 21
    Off the Beaten Path
    Tips: 100 - Photos: 131
    Tourist Traps
    Tips: 24 - Photos: 13
    Warnings or Dangers
    Tips: 58 - Photos: 20
    Local Customs
    Tips: 53 - Photos: 26
    Packing Lists
    Tips: 25 - Photos: 5
    Sports Travel
    Tips: 30 - Photos: 26
    General Tips
    Tips: 115 - Photos: 92
    Flights
    Tips: 10 - Photos: 0

    Best Glasgow Travel Deals

    Cheap Glasgow Flights
    Enjoy Glasgow this Fall. Book Your Ticket to Glasgow Now!

    Cheap Glasgow Hotels
    Up to 70% Off top Glasgow Hotels. Prices Include Breakfast & Taxes!

    Glasgow Hotels & B&Bs
    Find your ideal hotel & book online Read guest reviews & save up to 70%

    75 Hotels in Glasgow (UK)
    Book your hotel in Glasgow online No reservation costs. Great rates!

    Glasgow Discount Hotels
    Up To 70% Off Hotels In Glasgow Low Rate Guarantee! Book Now

    Sponsored Links

    More Glasgow Travel Deals

    Cheap Hotels
    Save up to 50% on Hotels and Now Get Our Best Price Guarantee.

    Hilton Hotels Glasgow
    Book 21 days or more in advance for 20% off at the official Hilton site

    95 Hotels in Glasgow
    4* Hotels from USD $100. Limited Availability. Hurry!

    Sponsored Links


    Glasgow Hotels





    About VirtualTourist |  10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTourist |  Contact Us |  Press Center |  Help |  User Agreement |  Privacy Statement
    Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.