People’s Palace & Winter Gardens

Nestled within the historic Glasgow Green, the People’s Palace offers a window into the social history of Glasgow, tracing the city’s life from 1750 through the 20th century. The red sandstone Victorian museum building stands as a testament to the past, while the adjacent Winter Gardens, a Victorian-era greenhouse, houses a vibrant collection of tropical plants. Visitors can explore the museum’s exhibits, which vividly depict the daily lives of Glaswegians, and then step into the lush, warm environment of the Winter Gardens, where the air is filled with the scent of exotic flora.