MUSEUM visitors will be going full throttle as they take part in the Great Big Heritage Bus Tour.

A vintage bus is to take families between five venues for a day of free activities.

On Saturday, July 23, five Glasgow Museum buildings will take part in the city-wide tour.

Visitors will be ferried between the Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, Glasgow Museum Resource Centre and Scotland Street School Museum as well as the Tall Ship, Fairfield Govan and The Govan Stores.

Chairman of Glasgow Life, Archie Graham, said: “In the last year almost four million people have visited Glasgow Museums.

"The city’s museums offer an engaging range of displays that enable our citizens and visitors alike to learn more about a vast array of subjects, from art to transport and technology, world cultures and social history”.

“This Saturday they will also be full of free, exciting events and activities aimed at all the family.

"Whether you’re a regular visitor or joining us for the first time, this weekend is the perfect time to go.

"And what better way to visit the different museums in Glasgow than by hopping on board the beautifully restored vintage bus for a trip around town.”

The raft of activities will range from a spot of indoor pond dipping with the RSPB to storytelling and animal handling with Zoo-ed at Kelvingrove.

Little ones can get creative with hands-on art projects and discover a world of stories inspired by stunning objects at the Burrell Collection with storyteller Amanda Edmiston.

At Riverside it’s all about hot air, so parents and carers will be required to help youngsters race paper planes and hot air balloons.

Those inspired to learn a little more about Glasgow’s greatest shipyard can hop on the bus and head over to Fairfield Heritage, in its prestigious former office headquarters across the water.

The nautical theme continues at the Tall Ship, which is offering a range of pirate themed activities.

And Govan Stores should ignite the imagination with stories and artefacts relating to Glasgow’s Celtic and Viking past.

Children from East Pollokshields Out of School Care were the first to snap up the opportunity to try out some of the activities that will be on offer at the Burrell Collection.

Alicia Watson, who is programming The Great Big Heritage Bus Tour activities at the Burrell Collection, added: “I’m often involved in organising activities that excite young inquisitive minds.

"There are plenty of ways to fire up a child’s imagination and storytelling, dressing up and exploring intriguing museum objects always feature high on that list, so we’ve brought them together for a day of fun at the Burrell."

Activities and journeys are available from 11am to 4pm on a first-come first-served basis.

For more information and the bus timetable see www.glasgowmuseums.com