Museums · Central Scotland
The Govan Stones
The Govan Stones — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Govan Stones is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Govan Stones is a museum located in central Scotland. It houses a collection of early medieval carved stones, notable for their historical significance and unique artistry. The stones are a key representation of Scotland's early Christian heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8645, -4.3130
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G51 3AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow South West
- Opening
- Apr-Oct 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- thegovanstones.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12920194973 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Govan Stones?
- The Govan Stones is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G51 3AQ).
- Is The Govan Stones free to visit?
- Yes, The Govan Stones is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Govan Stones?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G51 3AQ. It sits within the Glasgow South West parliamentary constituency.