Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
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!
About Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
| Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AG | |
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects. The collections are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally-significant. They include:
Natural history exhibits, arms and armour, art works from many art movements and periods of history, and much more... we even have a real Spitfire!
Kelvingrove welcomes families with children, and its displays have been designed with children in mind. There are lots of interactives throughout the museum that will appeal to younger audiences.
The RBS Exhibition Gallery and the community exhibition space both have a running programme of temporary exhibitions and displays.
Please note that some temporary exhibitions are subject to an entry fee.
When visiting Kelvingrove you can enjoy its cafés and shops. You can also make use of its Study Centre and Library to find out more about Glasgow Museums’ collections and carry out research online.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.
Upcoming Events at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects
Kelvingrove's Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects weekly sessions offer free hands-on fun designed for families with children!
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Mini Museum Explorers at Kelvingrove
Join Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!
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Kelvingrove Bites
Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
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Tea Green Summer Market: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Join Tea Green at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for an unmissable summer market on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June!
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Celebrate Glasgow 850 with the Glasgow Museums team at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, use a range of materials, learn about the collection and express yourself!
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Scottish Ensemble: Concerts by Candlelight
In the depths of winter warm your soul and explore a rich selection of music, which weaves between past and present with the Scottish Ensemble at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
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The Glasgow School of Art
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The Hill House
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The Govan Stones Project
The Govan Stones are one of Glasgow's most important historical and cultural assets, explore the 31 monuments within the beautiful setting of Govan Old Church.
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