Kelvin Hall
T. rex in Town - Exhibition
- THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
- Tickets
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£14£14 to £8
- Dates and times
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Every day from 18th Apr 2019 until 31st Jul 2019
10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
Step back in time to the Cretaceous period and meet Trix, the first
Tyrannosaurus Rex to go on display in Europe.
The 66-million-year-old fossil of
the carnivorous dinosaur was found in Montana, USA in 2013 and is the centrepiece of this major
exhibition supplied by Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden, Netherlands. Trix
is the only original skeleton of a T. rex currently touring anywhere in the
world and one of the three most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeletons in the
world.
As well as having an opportunity to see one of the Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton you can learn more about how dinosaurs lived through amazing interactive displays. Find out more about Trix’s turbulent life from the information revealed by her bones, based on recent findings by an international research team of palaeontologists and geologists and look out for our events programme which will run throughout the exhibition period.
There are also amazing interactive displays where you can try your hand at digging for fossils, have a go at designing your own T.rex and even dance like a dino!
For the Scottish leg of Trix’s tour there will also be fossilized dinosaur footprints on display, found on our very own Isle of Skye
A bespoke exhibition shop is open 7 days a week, stocking an array of items suitable for Dino fans, young and old. After the exhibition relax in our Dino-themed cafe area with delicious street food from the Big Feed.
We are expecting this event to be busy so please book tickets in advance if possible. Pre-booked tickets are available for timed entry to ensure any queuing for customers is minimised. Book here.
Although timed entry is allocated on an hourly basis this will not prohibit customers from staying longer during quieter periods. Tickets will also be available on the day at the Kelvin Hall reception desk.
Glasgow is the last stop on Trix’s European tour before she returns home to the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden, Netherlands.
Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to come face to face with a T. Rex!
Booking Information
Please note that the following dates and times are Autism Friendly Sessions. Friday 26th April; Friday 31st May; Friday 28th June; Friday 5th July; Friday 26th July. All dates from 10am – 11am. As these sessions will accommodate the needs of visitors with autism, some interactives may not be fully operational due to loud noises and flashing lights.
Dispatch Charges
E-tickets - Free of charge
Fulfilment Fee - £1.95
Transaction Charges apply as follows
- Online up to £1.50
- Phone up to £1.75
- Counter/ In Person: Free
Tickets Booking Line:
0141 353 8000.
Lines open Monday-Saturday 09:00-17:00 (excluding Bank Holidays). Please check opening hours over any Bank Holiday period.
To view the full Ticket Purchase Policy please click here
Accessible toilets
The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor. There is changing space.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing loop
There is a fixed loop hearing assistance system.
If you use British Sign Language, you can watch our British Sign Language introduction to Kelvin Hall.
Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts and there are free wheelchairs available to hire at reception.
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cafe or restaurant
Parking
The car park on Bunhouse Road is managed by City Parking. Charges are as follows:
Mon-Sun 8am-6pm
- 1 hour £1.60
- 2 hours £3.20
- 3 hours £4.80
- 4 hours £6.40
- 5 hours £8.00
- 10 hours £10.00
Mon-Sun 6pm-8am, £2 flat rate.
There are spaces reserved for blue badge holders, free of charge with no time restrictions. For car park enquiries please contact 0141 276 1830.
Photography and video recording
Please follow this link to read guidelines on photography, filming and sketching in all Glasgow Life Museums.
Free wifi
Location Map
Use Traveline Scotland to plan your trip
By train
Kelvin Hall is around 20 minutes walk from Partick Station
Subway
The nearest subway station is Kelvinhall.
By bus
First Bus services 2, 3 and 77 all stop outside the museum.
By Car
Kelvin Hall is situated on Argyle Street, around 6 minutes from the M8.
Visit the Kelvin Hall website. A unique partnership between Glasgow Life, the University of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland sees this historic and much loved venue transformed into an exciting new centre of cultural excellence providing access to collections, temporary displays, teaching and research, alongside a state-of-the-art Glasgow Club health and fitness centre.