Updated in October 2026, this Tenement House guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking or transport, accessibility and what to see.
The Tenement House is a National Trust for Scotland museum in a preserved tenement flat at 145 Buccleuch Street in Garnethill, Glasgow. An adult ticket costs £10, no booking is needed, and the Wally Dug café can be used without an admission ticket. This guide was last updated in October 2026 and confirms the current prices, the opening hours and the ScotRail 2-for-1 offer.
Quick facts: The Tenement House
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Daily 10am to 5pm, last entry 4.30pm, from 5 January to 23 December. Closed 24 December to 4 January. |
| Ticket prices | Adult £10. Concession £7.50. Child £5. Family £25. National Trust for Scotland members free. |
| Address | 145 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow G3 6QN |
| Nearest transport or parking | Cowcaddens Subway station, 0.3 miles. Pay and display meters around the corner. |
| Typical time needed | About 1 hour |
The Tenement House opening hours
The house and shop are open daily from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.30pm, from 5 January to 23 December. The Tenement House is closed from 24 December to 4 January.
The Wally Dug café is open daily from 10am to 4.30pm, with last entry at 4pm. The hours are the same through the year, and there are no seasonal changes apart from the winter closure.
Window conservation work causes short closures in autumn 2026. The shop and café close from 19 October to 2 November, and the house, shop and café close from 5 to 18 November. Check the National Trust for Scotland website before you visit. Phone 0141 333 0183 to confirm.
The Tenement House ticket prices
An adult ticket to the Tenement House costs £10. There is no need to book in advance.
- Adult: £10.
- Concession: £7.50.
- Child: £5.
- Family: £25.
- One-adult family: £15.
- Young Scot cardholders: £1.
- Adult ticket with a 10% donation: £11, with matching rises for the other categories (concession £8.25, child £5.50, family £27.50, one-adult family £16.50).
- Members of the National Trust for Scotland: free at all Trust places.
- ScotRail 2-for-1: two adults enter for the price of one with a valid rail ticket and a paper voucher.
You do not need an admission ticket to use the Wally Dug café or the shop. Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in October 2026.
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How to get to The Tenement House
The house is about a 10-minute walk from the pedestrian precinct in Sauchiehall Street. It is on Buccleuch Street, on a hill in Garnethill.
- By Subway: Cowcaddens station is a short walk away, at 0.3 miles.
- By train: Glasgow Central is half a mile away, and Glasgow Queen Street is 0.7 miles away.
- By bus: the nearest bus stop is on Cambridge Street, a very short walk from the house. Buchanan Bus Station is half a mile away.
- On foot: the steep hill can be avoided by entering Buccleuch Street from Cambridge Street. You can also walk along Sauchiehall Street to Charing Cross, then follow the pavement to the right, under the footbridge and up the small hill.
- From Kelvingrove: the journey takes about 5 minutes by taxi.
Parking at The Tenement House
Meter parking is available around the corner from the Tenement House. Several car parks are in the area, and short-stay on-street parking is nearby.
Visitors with a Blue Badge may park for free. City centre parking can be busy, so public transport or a short walk from Sauchiehall Street is often easier.
How long to spend at The Tenement House
Plan about 1 hour for the house. The flat has four rooms, and expert guides are on hand to answer questions and point out interesting items.
Allow longer if you stop at the Wally Dug café, browse the shop or join an archive session or mini talk.
Accessibility at The Tenement House
There are 15 steps with handrails to the reception desk, exhibition, shop area and toilet in the ground-floor flat. The house is a historic tenement, so the layout is limited.
An accessible toilet is listed among the facilities. A Braille guidebook and large-print information sheets are available. Baby changing facilities are provided, and touch tours are offered.
The National Trust for Scotland publishes accessibility guides on its website. Phone 0141 333 0183 to ask about access before you visit.
What to see at The Tenement House
The Tenement House is an authentic time capsule of life in early 20th-century Glasgow. It may look like an ordinary middle-class tenement from the late 19th century, but the four rooms are restored as if frozen in time.
Miss Agnes Toward, a shorthand typist, made the flat her home from 1911 until 1965. She kept her furniture and belongings, and refused to part with items that most people would have discarded. The collection is now a precious time capsule.
Visitors see the flat as it was lit by gaslight. Original fixtures and fittings include the coal-fired kitchen range, black horsehair chairs, recess beds, household medicines and a working doorbell.
Quirky items include a pot of homemade jam dated 1929. A curious collection of old cleaning products, such as soap and Brasso, fills a shelf in a cupboard.
The house tells the story of an independent woman of her time. Visitors can also find out about the Toward family, who called the flat home.
Children can play with authentic household items at the handling table, working out what they were used for, and take quizzes around the house.
The Wally Dug café serves hot and cold drinks and sweet treats, and has gluten and dairy-free options. A shop sells gifts. Archive sessions and mini talks take visitors behind the scenes to see hidden treasures.
Practical visitor tips
| Topic | Tip |
|---|---|
| Timing | Last entry is at 4.30pm. The house is closed from 24 December to 4 January. |
| Crowds | Expert guides answer questions, so allow time to talk. A visit takes about an hour. |
| Layout | The flat has four rooms. Reception, the exhibition, the shop and the toilet are up 15 steps. |
| Entry process | No booking is needed. Show a rail ticket and voucher for the ScotRail 2-for-1 offer. |
| On-site logistics | Meter parking is around the corner. A Braille guidebook and large-print sheets are available. |
Frequently asked questions about The Tenement House
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How much does it cost to enter the Tenement House? | £10 for adults, £7.50 for concessions and £5 for children. National Trust for Scotland members are free. |
| Is the Tenement House suitable for children? | Yes. Children pay £5 and can use the handling table and house quizzes. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for the Tenement House? | No. There is no need to book in advance. |
| Is the Tenement House open on Sundays? | Yes. It is open daily from 10am to 5pm, except from 24 December to 4 January. |
| Can you visit the Wally Dug café without a ticket? | Yes. There is no need to buy an admission ticket for the café. |
Things to do near The Tenement House
- The St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: a free museum beside Glasgow Cathedral, about 6 to 8 minutes by taxi.
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: a free museum with 22 galleries in the West End, about 5 minutes by taxi.
- Glasgow Botanic Gardens: a free 27-acre garden with the Kibble Palace glasshouse, about 10 minutes by taxi.
- The Riverside Museum: Glasgow’s free transport and technology museum on the River Clyde, about 10 minutes by taxi.
- The Burrell Collection: a free art museum in Pollok Country Park, on the south side of the city, about 20 minutes by taxi.
Alternative attractions
- The Mackintosh Tearooms: the original Mackintosh-designed tearooms, established in 1903, run by the National Trust for Scotland.
- Holmwood: a house designed by Alexander “Greek” Thomson, known for its classical elegance and architectural tricks.
- Greenbank Garden: an urban garden with woodland walks, close to Glasgow’s Southside suburbs.
- National Museum of Rural Life: a museum and historic working farm in the Greater Glasgow area.
- Weaver’s Cottage: an atmospheric cottage and hands-on museum where the weaver’s craft comes to life.
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- What to expect when visiting Glasgow Cathedral.
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- How to get to the National Monument of Scotland on Calton Hill.
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