Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow: Hours, Address, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Reviews: 4.5/5
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
4.5
11:00 - 16:00
Monday
11:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
11:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
11:00 - 16:00
Thursday
11:00 - 16:00
Friday
11:00 - 16:00
Saturday
11:00 - 16:00
Sunday
11:00 - 16:00
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Free Entry. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is Scotland's most visited free attraction. With 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects, the collections are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally-significant.
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2-3 hours
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Fern
East Renfrewshire, UK103 contributions
Great afternoon out
Sep 2021
Absolutely adore Kelvingrove and have been coming here since I was really young. Personally the museum is more my favourite but the art collection is huge and popular.
Ancient Egypt section is tiny but great and fascinating, always my favourite.
We went on a non-holiday Friday morning and it was really busy despite covid but the place is huge so easy enough to space out. The cafe is still closed but the website did warn about this as well. :)
Children will find the art part really boring but would probably easily kill up to two hours in the musem.
Ancient Egypt section is tiny but great and fascinating, always my favourite.
We went on a non-holiday Friday morning and it was really busy despite covid but the place is huge so easy enough to space out. The cafe is still closed but the website did warn about this as well. :)
Children will find the art part really boring but would probably easily kill up to two hours in the musem.
Written 23 September 2021
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Mr S
Chester, UK106 contributions
Interesting art gallery museum
Sep 2021
Lovely art gallery and museum. Lot of interestings arts and displays to see. Definitely worth the visit.
Written 23 September 2021
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Steven F
Leeds, UK11 contributions
Proper art gallery.
Sep 2021
What a great place. If you have younger kids, they would love the lower area with the various animals and fossils etc to explore. The art works are amazing. From Statues to paintings to ceramics, this place has some top quality artworks to come and see. The cafe isn't too bad either. This is well worth a visit.
Written 21 September 2021
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JP
14 contributions
Always worth a visit
Aug 2021
A lovely place to visit if your over in the west end. Guided tours can be arranged with knowledgeable friendly staff. Nice cafe for a coffe and cake. Easy to visit by public transport. 💕
Written 17 September 2021
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Madison S
2 contributions
Beautiful and Extensive
Sep 2021
This art gallery has something for everyone. It's full of various types of art, from various parts of the world. It's a beautiful facility and it's a must-see for those traveling into Scotland.
Written 16 September 2021
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MoiraK
Newmarket, England, United Kingdom4 contributions
Outstanding collections
Sep 2021
Kelvingrove Art Gallery has so many interesting rooms and exhibits that it can keep you occupied for hours. Everything is outstanding in its presentation. I cannot rate it highly enough!
Written 15 September 2021
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John L
London, UK134 contributions
Good. Best museum in Scotland?
Sep 2021 • Friends
Not as much great material as a national museum like the tate or National gallery but they have a few very good pieces. Dali, Monet, Van Gogh , etc.
And they show them very well. Lots of context and educational info to make up for what they don’t have.
Cafe ok but staff weren’t very friendly. Fair gift shop !
Bus to museum. Use the open top tour.
Recommended. Wide variety of stuff African , art , etc.
And they show them very well. Lots of context and educational info to make up for what they don’t have.
Cafe ok but staff weren’t very friendly. Fair gift shop !
Bus to museum. Use the open top tour.
Recommended. Wide variety of stuff African , art , etc.
Written 14 September 2021
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daines246
Bristol, UK17 contributions
A definite place to visit
Sep 2021
We especially loved the Glasgow Boys exhibition - really well put together with just the right amount of background next to each painting.
Written 14 September 2021
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Stephen H
North Yorkshire, UK87 contributions
Beautiful
Sep 2021 • Couples
A very well laid out museum with impressive art and exhibits. Lots of restrooms.
Really enjoyed the Salvador Dali!
Really enjoyed the Salvador Dali!
Written 13 September 2021
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balmy-days-again
Lancashire, UK52 contributions
Eclectic and interesting collection
Sep 2021 • Family
Came back after many years and pleased to see that there were the same quirky displays but also new exhibitions of classical art. Loved the historical displays of armour, Egyptian mummies and Scottish wildlife and evolution.
Great place to while away a few hours. Hopefully will be back
Great place to while away a few hours. Hopefully will be back
Written 12 September 2021
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OfficerSausages
Glasgow, UK39 contributions
Is there much a 2 year old would find interesting here? He loved the Transport/Riverside museum.
Chris D
Prenton, UK78 contributions
Maybe some things are a bit old for a 2 yr old. There are plenty of animal specimens / dinosaur skeletons etc to see though.
Lw55
16 contributions
How is the parking? And also how long would you say it takes to go round everything? Just trying to plan our day
Sarah b
Lytham St Anne's, UK1,434 contributions
Parking is fine, there is plenty behind the museum (pay and display). We have been there quite a few times so for us 2 or three hours then going for a coffee and cake was ideal.
Do we have to book a slot with the arrival time? How can we do that, because I checked on the website and I couldn't do it....anyone can help me with advices? Thanks
Foodie52
Glasgow, UK10 contributions
There was no ticket needed when we visited. Now due to the Covid I guess you need to pre-booked ticket. you can do it online.
Σας παρακαλω, πειτε μου, ποιος ειναι ο καλλιτεχνης που ειχε τα λευκα κεφαλια , στην οροφη της εισοδου τον Νοεμβρη του 2018.
Σας ευχαριστω.
Jane Hinken
10 contributions
Is there a luggage storage facility at this museum please?
Liza G
North Yorkshire, UK53 contributions
There was a place to leave coats and bags costing £1 per item so I would say yes
RenateBelle
Carnoustie, UK390 contributions
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Cid196
Isle of Man, UK17 contributions
My hotel was in Queen Street in the city centre and I don't know what hotels are near by. I used the underground (there are two Kelvingrove stations) and a short walk to the museum. You could use a bus / taxi as an alternative.
WendyWombat73
Laurencekirk, UK79 contributions
Hi, is there much here for younger pre school children around 4 years? Thanks
Scott8446
Glasgow, UK910 contributions
The short answer is no but the museums nearby are better. If you are passing just pop in and decide as it is free.
Teeth addict
London, UK450 contributions
Hi everyone! Me and my friend have a full one and half days to spend in Glasgow next week and wanted to do some of the main things that we MUST do.
So far we have planned the botanic garden, kelvingrove art gallery, river kelvin. We wanted to visit one of the parks perhaps strathclyde country park or pollock country park. We really want to go Loch Lomond.
Does anyone have any suggestions if we could make it more worthwhile and if we’ve picked some of the main attractions? Any suggestions are welcome :)
We’ve also read you have fried mars bars?!!!!!
Thank you for your help
Robert A
14 contributions
Visit Mackintosh house at the Glasgow University also the University has a good science museum. The Transport museum an Tallship behind it are very good to. Glasgow has some Great places to eat Browns in the City centre or if yo like Sea food the Mussel Inn.
How long does it take to go round the museum?
greendream
Edinburgh, UK318 contributions
You could whizz round in an hour but to see it properly - with a coffee break probably about 3 hrs. I go back and see it in stages, it changes too so you always see something different the next time you go. It’s a lovely building and even just architecturally it’s amazing. Sometimes someone is playing the organ - worth a call to find out when as that’s fab to listen to as you’re walking round.
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- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is open:
- Sun - Sat 11:00 - 16:00
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- (0.16 km) Kelvin Hall
- (0.08 km) Cameronians War Memorial
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