Kelvin Hall

Kelvin Hall stands on the banks of the River Kelvin opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End of Glasgow.

About Kelvin Hall

	1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AW
	01412761450
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Listed Under Attractions - Art Galleries / Attractions - Museums

This unique partnership between Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, the University of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland sees this historic building into an exciting new centre of cultural excellence providing collections’ storage, teaching and research, alongside a state-of-the-art Glasgow Club health and fitness centre.

Safe, secure and publicly accessible museum storage is being created for the internationally-important Hunterian and Glasgow Museum’s collections. Around 1.5million objects, currently stored in various locations around the city, will be relocated to the new facility. This includes the only surviving complete suite of interiors by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Mrs Cranston’s Ingram Street tearooms which will undergo conservation works in public view. The National Library of Scotland’ will also be partners in the project which will provide a new home for the Moving Image Archive as well as access to the Library's extensive digital collections.

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Upcoming Events at Kelvin Hall

Health and Wellbeing

Andy’s Man Club at Kelvin Hall

Selected dates between 13th January 2025 - 22nd December 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Andy's Man Club meets every Monday at 7pm in the Activity Space at Kelvin Hall... come along for a brew, a biscuit and a chat.

Tour

Kelvin Hall Building Tour

Selected dates between 18th January 2025 - 13th December 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Join the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!

Film

The Lotus Club: Documentary Series

Selected dates between 26th February 2025 - 26th November 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

The Lotus Club regularly screens documentaries, curated by two Glasgow-based Japanese journalists, at the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall.

History

Geo-Natter

Selected dates between 7th May 2025 - 3rd December 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Interested in rock or fossils and want to find out more about Scotland's geo-heritage? Head along to Geo Natter at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow to celebrate all things geological and palaeontological!

Family and Kids

Family Workshop: Pinch Pots

1st July 2025 - 2nd July 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

This summer, join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall to learn about prehistoric archaeology and have a go at making your own pinch pot from clay!

Family and Kids

Family Workshop: Monster Mascots

8th July 2025 - 9th July 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall for their Monster Mascots workshop and Create a mascot for Glasgow 850 inspired by the creatures in the museums collection!

Family and Kids

Hame’ll Dae Me

8th July 2025 - 9th August 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

No need for tropical beaches and exotic flights when you can experience a 'Hame'll Dae Me' summer full of adventure right here in Scotland thanks to the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall!

Family and Kids

Autism Friendly Family Workshop: Monster Mascots

9th July 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall for their Monster Mascots workshop and Create a mascot for Glasgow 850 inspired by the creatures in the museums collection!

Workshops

Family Workshop - Zine Making

10th July 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

What makes this place home? Where are you favourite places and what makes them special? Celebrate Glasgow's 850th birthday, make your own zine, dedicated to all your favourite things about the city!

Family and Kids

Family Workshop: Crest Quest

15th July 2025 - 16th July 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall on the 15th or 16th July and create a family shield inspired by the Glasgow Coat of Arms!

Film

Kim’s Video

16th July 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Don't miss a unique opportunity to discover the incredible story of iconic New York City video rental store Kim's Video within the setting of Scotland's national film archive.

Workshops

Family Workshop - Make a Mackintosh!

17th July 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Join The Hunterian team at Kelvin Hall this summer holiday for a fun, hands-on craft session! Learn how to create your own embossed foil artwork, inspired by the Glasgow Style.

Family and Kids

Family Workshop: Printing 850

22nd July 2025 - 23rd July 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Celebrate Glasgow's 850th birthday by printing your own designs of iconic Glaswegian symbols at Kelvin Hall during the Summer Holidays!

Film

From ‘Film Bang’ To Filming Boom

23rd July 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

A panel of long-established Scottish film and TV professionals will discuss their career trajectories and take questions from the audience at this special event at Kelvin Hall.

Family and Kids

Family Workshop: Circus Crafts

29th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning team at Kelvin Hall for their Circus Crafts workshop where you will make paper craft activities inspired by the Kelvin Hall circus!

Family and Kids

Autism Friendly Family Workshop: Circus Crafts

30th July 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning team at Kelvin Hall for their Autism Friendly Circus Crafts workshop where you will make paper craft activities inspired by the Kelvin Hall circus!

Music

Silent Disco Magic

6th August 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Join the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall for Silent Disco Magic, they'll supply the headphones, you supply your funky moves and be transported through a century of dancing across Scotland!

Glasgow Museums

, Various Locations Glasgow

Glasgow is home to a world-class collection of museums, covering a wide range of subjects from art and history to science and technology.

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

200 Woodhead Road, Glasgow South Side G53 7NN

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is a purpose-built store for Glasgow Museums' collections when they're not on display in the venues.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AG

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of both Glasgow's and Scotland's most popular free attractions boasting an extensive collection of over 8000 objects displayed across 22 themed galleries!

Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens

People's Palace and Winter Gardens Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre G40 1AT

The People’s Palace, set in historic Glasgow Green, tells the story of the people and city of Glasgow from 1750 to the end of the 20th century.

Provands Lordship

3 Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0RB

Step back in time and discover Glasgow's unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city... The Provand's Lordship!

Riverside Museum

100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS

Visit the Riverside Museum for FREE and experience the wonder of Glasgow's industrial heritage in this striking building designed by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid.

Scotland Street School Museum

225 Scotland Street, Glasgow South Side G5 8QB

Scotland Street School Museum was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and offers a fascinating glimpse into schooldays of the past.

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art

2 Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0RH

The award-winning St Mungo Museum is a haven of tranquillity in a bustling city. This museum is named after Glasgow's patron saint, who brought the Christian faith to Scotland in the 6th century.

The Burrell Collection

2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT

Housed in its purpose-built home surrounded by beautiful parkland, The Burrell Collections is ranked amongst the most significant civic museum collections in the UK!

Art Galleries

Glasgow Sculpture Studio

The Whisky Bond Dawson Road, Glasgow North G4 9SS

Glasgow Sculpture Studios was established in June 1988 and is a unique centre for research, production, presentation and the dissemination of contemporary sculptural practices.

Art Galleries

Castle Fine Art Glasgow

96 Queen Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 3DN

Castle Fine Art Glasgow offers everyone a welcoming environment to enjoy original and limited edition fine art from the country’s most innovative and talented artists.

Art Galleries

The Lighthouse

11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow City Centre G1 3NU

The Lighthouse, Scotland's Centre for Design and Architecture, is a visitor centre, exhibition space and events venue situated in the heart of Glasgow, just off the Style Mile.

Art Galleries

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography: High Street

279 - 281 High Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0QS

Holding regular exhibitions throughout the year, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography on High Street displays the work of both Scottish and international photographers.

Art Galleries

Front Room Gallery

77 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh G84 8BB

Front Room Gallery is a seaside contemporary art gallery based in Helensburgh, supporting contemporary Scottish artists.

Art Galleries

Scotia Gallery

7 - 9 Derby Street, Glasgow West End G3 7TJ

Working with Glasgow based curation team Violet & Green, Scotia Gallery provides a unique, professional platform for artists of all disciplines.

Art Galleries

SWG3 Glasgow

100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow West End G3 8QG

SWG3 Glasgow is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary arts space in the west end of the city running an annual programme of exhibitions, band nights and events!

Art Galleries

South Block

60 Osborne Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5QH

South Block is a fantastic Creative Space in the Heart of Glasgow's Merchant City!

Art Galleries

Gallery of Modern Art

Gallery of Modern Art Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow City Centre G1 3AH

Situated in the heart of the city, GoMA is Scotland's most visited modern art gallery displaying work that highlights the interests, influences and working methods of artists from around the world!

Art Galleries

The Oak Tree Gallery

27 East King Street, Helensburgh G84 7QQ

The Oak Tree Gallery is an Art Craft & Holistic Hub based in Helensburgh on the west coast of Scotland. We provide art classes, workshops, exhibitions, holistic classes and events.

Art Galleries