Getting to Govan
By foot and by bike  

Govan is easily reached on foot or bike by taking the Clyde Walkway from the City Centre, crossing the The Clyde Arc (Squinty Bridge) and continuing on west on Pacific Drive and then Govan Road. Travelling from Central Station takes approx 40 minutes on foot and 20 minutes by bike. There are bike stanchions on Govan Road close to The Pearce Institute. 

By subway 

Govan is on the Glasgow subway loop. The journey from the city centre stations of Buchanan Street or St Enoch to Govan takes approx 12 minutes. The Subway is open 06:30 to 23:40 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 18:12 on Sundays. A single journey costs £1.20 http://www.spt.co.uk/subway/maps-stations/

By car 

Govan is easily reached by car from the Southside of Glasgow, Glasgow Airport and from the north by using the Clyde Tunnel. There is on street parking close to The Pearce Institute.

The Pearce Institute is in the centre of Govan, three minutes from the Subway and Bus Station. 
The Pearce Institute
840-860 Govan Rd
Govan, Glasgow
G51 3UU

Accessibility

The building has rolling accessibility from Pearce St and its two upper floors are served by a lift. Please check the exhibition and event pages for details of the accessibility of the rooms being used. 

History

The Pearce Institute is one of Glasgow’s most significant buildings. Designed by Sir Rowand Anderson and completed in 1906, the Institute was gifted to the working men and women of Govan by Lady Pearce in memory of her late husband, the shipyard owner Sir William Pearce.

The Institute served the local community with reading rooms, a gymnasium and educational activities and continues to support the people of Govan through work with community groups and social organisations.