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.
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Upcoming Events at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain Live at Kelvingrove
Loved the world over for their incomparable mastery of fiddle and accordion, Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham are a national institution! Catch them live at Kelvingrove as part of CeilidhFest 2021!
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Dougie Maclean In Concert
Scotland's finest singer-songwriter, Dougie MacLean, will play a special concert at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum as part of Ceilidhfest 2021!
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Elfingrove
Skate under the stars on a fully covered, purpose designed track against the stunning setting of Elfingrove outside Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
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