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

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has welcomed over 6 million visitors since reopening in 2006. One of Glasgow's favourite buildings, it boasts 22 state-of-the-art themed galleries housing an astonishing 8000 objects, including a wide-ranging collection of paintings, natural history, arms and armour - and even a real Spitfire! The Kelvingrove also has an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions.


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

    Doctor Who Exhibition   28 Mar 2009 - 4 Jan 2010
    The Dalek invasion has begun! Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is being taken over by some of the deadliest and scariest baddies known to the Time Lord.

    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    Monday to Thursday and Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
    Friday and Sunday: 11.00am - 5.00pm.

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

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

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