Kelvingrove is open daily except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and 1 and 2 January. On Hogmanay, 31 December, the museum closes to the public at 12.30pm. We are open at all other times of the year, including public holidays except those mentioned above.
Where is Kelvingrove?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is in the west end of Glasgow. There is pay and display car parking at the venue, but space is limited. The car park has 10 spaces reserved for blue badge holders. These spaces are free of charge and there is no time restriction.
By Public Transport
It is easy to reach the museum on public transport from the city centre:
By Bus
First Bus services 9, 16, 23, 42 and 62 all
stop directly outside Kelvingrove.
Visit www.firstgroup.com/glasgow for more information.
By Subway
Kelvingrove is five minutes’ walk from Kelvinhall subway station and
ten minutes’ walk from Kelvinbridge subway station.
By Train
Kelvingrove is 15 minutes’ walk from Partick train station and 10 minutes’ walk from Charing Cross train station.
Use the Traveline Scotland journey planner to plan your trip by public transport.
Scottish Tourist Board Rating
Kelvingrove is a VisitScotland 5 Star Museum