Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Argyle Street
Glasgow
Central Scotland
G3 8AG

Tel: +44 (0)1412 769 599
Fax: +44 (0)1412 769 540
Web: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=4


Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is due to reopen on 11th July 2006 after a 3 year £27.9million refurbishment programme.

8,000 objects on display over 3 floors, from Rembrandt and Titian to a world-class collection of Impressionist paintings; a unique display of fearsome weapons and stunning suits of armour; Salvador Dali's iconic 'Christ of St John of the Cross'; natural history displays, including a handsome new giraffe; objects from Ancient Egypt; events and exhibitions.

General Information

  • restaurant and coffee shop
  • giftshops
  • fully wheelchair accessible
  • disabled toilets
  • guide and assistance dogs welcome
  • induction loops

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Due to reopen 11th July
    Monday to Thursday and Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
    Friday and Sunday: 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    Closed 25th, 26th, 31st December, 1st, 2nd January.

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    Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Postcode for SatNav: G3 8AG

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