A National Trust for Scotland property where you can travel back in time to early 20th-century Glasgow life. At first glance, the Tenement House appears to be an ordinary middle-class tenement from the late 19th century, standing in Garnethill. However, when you step inside, the four rooms appear as if frozen in time. Shorthand typist Miss Agnes Toward lived here from 1911 until 1965, and preserved her furniture and possessions with love and care. She held on to all sorts of things that most people would have thrown away, and this extensive personal archive has become a valuable time capsule for visitors today. The Tenement House also reveals what it meant to be an 'independent woman' at that time.
Brilliant discovery steeped in history. It was as if the owner just stepped out and left it exactly as it should be.. part of the national trust so if you are a member it's free to visit. Small cafe too and tables to sit and eat your own packed lunch x
An interesting insight of how Glaswegians live decades before. It's a small, humble museum with friendly staffs who are happy to answer your questions about the house.
Fascinating insight into the life of someone who lived in Glasgow back then. Such an interesting visit if you love local history. Volunteers and staff were so so lovely and knowledgeable, I cannot rate them high enough.
We visited on a Saturday and bought tickets at the door. Not too busy, given it was half term and a really nice experience. The information boards explain the history of Glasgow really nicely. Staff were passionate and knowledgeable and answered most of our questions.
A National Trust for Scotland site, so if you're English National Trust members, you also get in for free. Really interesting introduction exhibition downstairs, before going upstairs to see the rooms of the house. Great ambience, and smell due to the gas lighting. You may think you won't spend long here due to only having 4 small rooms to visit, but there's so much detail in those room and the volunteers who work there are so adorably chatty, sharing their stories of life living in or visiting a Tenement House, that you'll end up spending well over an hour here. Great place to visit if you're wanting to learn about local history and culture.
A very beautiful and antique house dating back to the year 1894, and everything is as it was before. I recommend visiting it.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
Restaurant
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Good for kids
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Brilliant discovery steeped in history. It was as if the owner just stepped out and left it exactly as it should be.. part of the national trust so if you are a member it's free to visit. Small cafe too and tables to sit and eat your own packed lunch x
An interesting insight of how Glaswegians live decades before. It's a small, humble museum with friendly staffs who are happy to answer your questions about the house.
Fascinating insight into the life of someone who lived in Glasgow back then. Such an interesting visit if you love local history. Volunteers and staff were so so lovely and knowledgeable, I cannot rate them high enough.
We visited on a Saturday and bought tickets at the door. Not too busy, given it was half term and a really nice experience. The information boards explain the history of Glasgow really nicely. Staff were passionate and knowledgeable and answered most of our questions.
A National Trust for Scotland site, so if you're English National Trust members, you also get in for free. Really interesting introduction exhibition downstairs, before going upstairs to see the rooms of the house. Great ambience, and smell due to the gas lighting. You may think you won't spend long here due to only having 4 small rooms to visit, but there's so much detail in those room and the volunteers who work there are so adorably chatty, sharing their stories of life living in or visiting a Tenement House, that you'll end up spending well over an hour here. Great place to visit if you're wanting to learn about local history and culture.
A very beautiful and antique house dating back to the year 1894, and everything is as it was before. I recommend visiting it.
