The Lighthouse
- Telephone 0141 276 5365
- Opening times Mon–Sat 10.30am–5pm; Sun noon–5pm.
- Website www.thelighthouse.co.uk
The Lighthouse is Scotland's Centre for Design and Architecture. Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the building formerly housed the Glasgow Herald before becoming the exhibition and events space it is today.
The Lighthouse hosts a varied programme of temporary exhibitions, as well as the permanent Interpretation Centre on Level Three. There are two viewpoints where visitors can take in the city skyline, the open-air Mackintosh Tower (accessed via a staircase from Level Three) and the indoor Viewing Platform on Level Six which is fully accessible and accessed via lift only.
There is a cafe on Level Five of the building and a Glasgow Museums shop on the ground floor.
- Provides: Wheelchair access, Free wi-fi
Reviews & features
New venues announced for CCA Glasgow shows hit by building closure
1 Aug 2018
Some good news as art events affected by Glasgow School of Art fire find new homes
While the domino effect on residents and businesses following the fire at Glasgow School of Art and O2 ABC is still being felt by many in the local community, the Centre of Contemporary Art has revealed a raft of alternative venues for events it was…
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