The Tenement House in Greenock

Visited this historic house and found it very interesting. Superb examples of living conditions in a typical Tenement House since the late 19th century. Lots of information about this period and how people lived and managed their daily activities. The staff were well informed and very helpful in answering questions. Well worth the walk out from the City Centre to explore.

Interesting place to see how tenement house were. It is also quite small so don’t expect too much

Loved this .......tells a story thats relatable. Amazing collection of items which help tell the social history of Glasgow

Not a lot to see but interesting history nevertheless. Knowledgeable staff. If you have National Trust membership, its free of course.

Lovely place. Its been very well preserved and looked after. A good look into the past. Would recommend a visit here.

Loved it. Loads to learn about. Guides inside the property where very knowledgeable. Well worth the visit.

Fantastic time capsule with knowledgeable guides on hand. Would have been great if they could have a single end next door to show the contrast in living conditions for the poorer end of the spectrum.

Turned up just after 2 pm. The parking is on the street and cost me £2.00 for 1.5 hours. I got to the door and was greeted by one of the staff, who was very friendly and helpful. There are two flights. On the bottom floor is the information section and on the second floor is the house. I was taken aback by how remarkable it was. Taking a step back in time is an understatement. It was so surreal and mind blown. The ladies who presented it well with their knowledge and passion for what they do. I recommend you check it out. You will not be disappointed.

Visited this historic place and found it quite fascinating. They have kept in tack living conditions over 60 years ago going back to the late 19th century. Very well done with lots of information about this period and how people lived and managed their daily activities. The attendants were well informed and very helpful as we had many questions. History buffs will find this place interesting and should not pass it up.

An excellent window into early 20th century life in Glasgow. The guides are outstanding.

Great place to visit in Glasgow. Took me back to my Grandad’s flat in Govan where I stayed 2 years as a young child although Agnes’s tenement flat bigger. Really puts things in perspective to the way we live now.

Staff very friendly and helpful. Nothing was a prob and full of information. I asked do u like your job she said I love it.I recommended you visit.

An interesting tour of how people lived in the Tenement during the late 19th century. There are guides on site to answer any historical questions that you might have.

Nice place with an amazing view but water pressure was so low that made it impossible to take shower.

Was a nice walk from the city centre. Reviews made it seem like a great spot. Was a bit underwhelmed by the museum. Entrance fee was high for what it is. Staff/volunteers were friendly enough but did not bother with me at all. I was looking forward to visiting because the reviews said the hosts were engaging. I guess I went on the wrong day. I thought the living space by today’s standards was quite generous. Bigger than my living space at home. If your time in Glasgow is short, maybe skip this one. Wandering the city was more interesting. Beautiful city!

Very interesting. A trip into the early 20th century. Definitely worth the visit.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Very informative and interesting to see. They had a room for background information about the woman and context from the time period aswell as a large area upstairs to show what the house looked like. No gaps in knowledgePart of the national trustGreat visit, worth visiting while in Glasgow.About 1-2 hour visit.Shop is great they had fluffy highland cows made from 10 recycled bottles for only £10!!!

This is described as a Tenement but in truth it seems somewhat up-market with Victorian covings and elaborate curtain tracks along with a bath and toilet.This surely makes it part of a mansion block.More middle class than a genuine tenement where, for instance, there would be no bathroom and at least a shared toilet.That said the letters were worth the trip alone. It seemed that Miss Toward was enamored of a a young man killed on the Somme. Very touching and tragic.

Beautiful view into early 20th century life, kind guides, tons of information and so many objects from days gone past.

Wonderful example of Glasgow life through the 20th century. This is an precious relic of Scottish history and Glaswegians are so lucky to have it preserved for future generation. I much appreciated the passion of its curators/guides.

Worth a visit. A great insight into Tenement life. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Fascinating trip back in time in a lovingly restored Glasgow home

Glasgow gets a lot of bad press, not least because they bulldozed a motorway right through the city. This place is a time capsule of what the city lost. Whilst most tenements that survived were modernised, this one survived untouched. When you think of National Trust [for Scotland] houses you probably think of stately homes and castles. I actually think I prefer this. The volunteers that staff the place were very knowledgeable and could talk at length about any item. To get the most out of your visit ask them questions. Youll learn lots.

Really cool to see how people lived back in the day, its a bit self-paced, but there are volunteers who will answer questions for you. The whole thing takes anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 minutes

The staff are friendly and the building is beautifully finished inside. But there are only two floors in total to visit and the whole tour doesnt take long unless a lot of time is spent on every detail.

An absolute hidden gem in Glasgow, fascinating! How lucky we are that this little time capsule was observed and sold to the National Trust. Beautifully preserved and presented. The staff were so knowledgeable and proactive in sharing the information about the house and the tenant. It’s an absolute must for anyone living in or who has lived in a tenement in Scotland, as well as anyone who enjoys modern history. So many things I saw reminded me of my grandmother and her home, truly joyous on many levels.

Unique preservation of the urban life in Glasgow from the late nineteenth up until the 1960s. Excellent if you like careful preservation and nostalgic remembrance. Staff are excellent, knowledgeable, and eager to answer questions.

Here affords you a great chance to immerse in a Victorian middle-class family’s apartment vividly. The history in Glasgow becomes touchable. The voluntary docent was very friendly and helpful when we visited on a sunny afternoon. However, Its a very pocket-sized attraction, and if youre not a history buff, you might think its not worth paying for it.

Beautiful and fascinating step back in time in an Glasgow tenement flat. I was surprised how small but perfectly laid out the rooms were, filled with interesting things. Definitely worth one (or multiplevisits. There are so many little details to explore.

A definite dont miss!This is just superb, from the minute you enter the doorway the house draws you in.Entrance fee is very reasonable.Theres plenty to reminisce, view, and learn about.The volunteer guides are wonderful - always willing to explain and chat about the house and its contents.I cant stress enough just what a delight this museum is.Thank goodness that someone had the foresight to preserve it.If you visit only one museum in Glasgow, make it this one.

Wonderful time capsule museum showing Glasgow tenement life in the last century. Lovingly restored and a knowledgeable team make this a a very interesting and nostalgic experience. Excellent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Very interesting small museum. Currently a great time to visit due to lack of crowds. Margaret, the volunteer guide, was great.

What a fabulous slice of history. The house is set out as it would have been when Agnes Toward was living there. The furnishings are preserved perfectly, lots of pieces of interest, especially if like me your grandparents were of a similar age to Agnes Toward. The staff were extremely helpful and informative, there was one lady who had grown up in Gorbals who gave us a great deal of information about her own familys life growing up in there and she was a real pleasure to speak to. Agnes Toward even inspired us to go and visit Largs as it was where she was lucky enough to go on holiday most years.

A must to visit when in Glasgow because one of the things it does is rid the myth that only poor people lived in Tenements. This wonderful place not only does that but shows how Glasgow was way ahead with its proto apartments that are now all the rage.Great guide full of information and so into it. Just an aside watch out for the great earrings on the girl in reception.

Unique exhibition! We are very fortunate that this remarkable time capsule has survived! On top of that, the volunteer guides are knowledgeable and enthusiastic!I wholeheartedly recommend this place!

Definitely worth a visit. My friend lived in one as a small child and she was fascinated.

Definitely worth hunting out . A great insight into a way of life which ended only a while ago.

Coming from Glasgow weve tried but never managed to visit. Till today. Go, its great. The flat has many things inside from the belongings of woman who lived there from the early 1900s. It takes you back to times of my gran and her tenement flat. Lots to read and see. Amazed the way she formally wrote to her friends using their surname not their Christian name. As there are stairs up to the front door and also up the the main living area, not good for anybody on unsteady feet. We got in using my Nat Trust Scot card. Its not expensive. Chatted to the 2 ladies on the first floor who are full of interesting bits of information. There are modern toilets at reception.Glasgow flat remaining in the past.Go and visit

The closest youll get to a time machine until doc goes mainstream with his Deloreon. It was great they havent altered a thing only maintained it. There are things in this house from the 1700s its a true gem in the city. My son aged 7 loved his visit and his grandad was reliving memories with every blink of his eyelids.The staff were fantastic so engaging and passionate about the experience to be had there. They also asked grandad about his own lived experience as his father was a cool man who delivered can there in the 50s.Its a really good place there are no barriers around things you are just asked to touch nothing so it can be kept pristine for as long as possible. There are so many things to explore and imagining how you would live in work there was a joy. Even though this is only a small 2 storey museum I will be back again to visit.

A well maintained testament homeStaff are some very friendly others not so.Worth while popping in.We have a national trust of Scotland membership and its 100% worth going.Having been with 3 adults and 3kids that would have been a bit underwhelming for the price to pay.

Learning about history and traditions was nice. Feels very original and untouched. Essential for any tenement fan.Original gas lightning meant it was dark in winter but brought a realistic feel to it. Wish there was a bit more to see in the dwellings.The scale models on entry which shows the refurbishment over the years were super educational.

The Tenement House was truly fascinating. As someone whose grandmother grew up in a Glasgow tenement, I found it really helped me put a scene to several stories I heard in my childhood. Its not very often youre truly able to step back in time when you cross a threshold but that really is how you feel here. The letters on display downstairs were the most interesting as they really give you an insight into the life of the person whose house youre visiting.

Fascinating. Amazing how so much of the original fixtures and fittings are there. Volunteers were also so knowledgeable, helpful and friendly

A good incite into the working class tenement house, circa 1900 -1960. From the gas lamp to the soap all has been preserved. Not very big and with limited parking this is a good way to spend an hour of free time

Interesting view of how people lived in the tenements in the first half of the 20th century. My ancestors in the 19th century in Glasgow would not have lived in quite such a nice one (4 rooms and indoor plumbingbut it still gives a flavour of that bygone era, with the gas lighting and bed closets. The only warning I would give is, it’s a nightmare for parking, you need to get vouchers from either the National Trust or local shops, and the maximum you can get is an hour, though that’s enough time to see everything.

Never visited The Tenement House despite being a Glaswegian. Finally came here today and glad I did. The Tenement House is a fantastically well preserved relics of a bygone era. The ground floor had two exhibitions. One is permanent with general exhibits partly about Glasgow and partly about one of the previous occupants of the tenement. The other is a changing exhibit, also about Glasgow, I think photographs of Glasgow from the 1960s or thereabouts. Upstairs is the main tenement house exhibit of the preserved flat, consisting of four rooms. Theres lots here to see such as furnishings and equipment from mid 20th century to remind us just how lucky we are with all our modern conveniences.A special mention to all the volunteers who were on hand to answer questions about the museum, the rooms and what life was like in the house. Kudos to all the staff.Ive seen many reviews comparing this to the Tenement in New York, which Ive also visited. Each museum should be judged on its own merit and this museum is fantastic.

The Tenement House is the old apartment style building in Scotland. You can see many old life styles at that period because the house is well preserved. The price is somewhat expensive but it will be valuable for your trips.

A great musuem. Incredibly helpful friendly and knowledgeable staff brought the place to life.Quite a lot of I remember this as a kidVery worthwhile hourWent with our local hosts who hadnt been before but said they will definitely be back

A real snapshot in time of a Scottish tenement house from 1935. The woman who lived there, Agnes Toward, kept her home relatively unchanged from 1935 until she posed in the 70s.. It is a great representation of life in Glasgow during that time. And, unlike in the US, a tenement doesnt have the same connotation of poverty. It was more of a house than an apartment, and the building was a true community.There is a guide in every room to answer questions, and the lady in the kitchen is especially knowledgeable and engaging. Enter into the ground floor to buy a ticket and see the display rooms below with letters and other info on the timeframe, then go upstairs to visit the 5 room (plus 2 sleeping cubbiestenement.This place is ABSOLUTELY worth a visit in Glasgow if you like history.

Had a fantastic visit here - great look into a piece of historic everyday Glasgow life, and the NTS staff were filled with wonderful insights. We spent a good hour in the property, hearing the story of the tenant, Miss Toward, and the social changes she would have experienced, while her home was frozen in time.Go here if you want to learn more about the history of Glasgow, as well as the history of one individual.Also shout out to Joan Murdoch, the guide that we talked to for ages about the future of Scotland, family heritage, growing up in Glasgow, and how to spend your money before you lose your marbles!