Angus's favourite bit seems to change every time: the boats, the Tall Ship (note, it is free to go on board but I'll write a separate post about the whole place as it merits it), the fire engine, the underground train, the pedestrian crossing (upstairs), the model railway shop...
I never went to the old Transport Museum at Kelvinhall, so I can't compare the two, just tell you about the many, many hours we've spent at the new version. I watched the Zaha Hadid building being constructed, so it was a thrill to go for the first time.
I can't remember Angus's inaugural visit but he was definitely walking, although not too well. It's a brilliant wet weather option. There's a lot to see and we probably spend an hour in the museum each visit, much longer if we're visiting with a friend. Each child has their own highlights and an exhibit they make a beeline for. On our last visit, Angus spent half an hour being both driver and guard on the subway train.
There are lots of events on, all year round, so keep an eye on the Glasgow Museums' What's On guide.
Now on to the nitty gritty. It does get very busy during the afternoons at weekends. There is a huge car park, which costs £1 for 4 hours (sometimes it seems that half the ticket machines are broken and you do need a £1 coin). The museum itself is free. I wasn't bowled over by the cafe, although it does look out over the Clyde. Gareth thinks it's fine though, especially the soup. I prefer to go to the cafe on the Tall Ship, which is a little cheaper, more casual and with more lunch-y options. There is a little coffee shop jammed in amongst exhibits upstairs too. Baby change options are plentiful.
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