Kelvin Hall
Events at this venue
View allWhat's on at Kelvin Hall
Kelvin Hall Building Tour.
Andy's Man Club at Kelvin Hall
Autism Friendly sessions for Clip n’ Climb and Soft Play
Winters' Tales : Films for the Season
Overview
- Admission
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Free Entry
- Donations welcome
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You can donate at the venue or online.
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Kelvin Hall is a unique partnership between Glasgow Life, the University of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland. It is a multi-purpose venue and home to collections from National Library of Scotland and The Hunterian, as well as a Glasgow Club sport facility.
This historic venue is now home to a centre of cultural excellence providing access to collections, temporary displays, teaching and research, alongside a health and fitness centre, soft play and Clip n' Climb. Entry to Kelvin Hall is free.
Kelvin Hall is accredited by VisitScotland as a five-star visitor attraction and has also achieved the Gold award for Green Tourism.
Plan your visit
Monday | 6:00am - 10:00pm |
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Tuesday | 6:00am - 10:00pm |
Wednesday | 6:00am - 10:00pm |
Thursday | 6:00am - 10:00pm |
Friday | 6:00am - 10:00pm |
Saturday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
Sunday | 8:00am - 8:00pm |
Accessibility guides
The AccessAble guide can be found here
The Kelvin Hall Visual Story can be found here.
A floor plan for the venue is available here.
Other accessibility information
Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted within the building.
Kelvin Hall has a dedicated quiet room that can be used for prayer or for those needing a calm space. It is located on the ground floor beside the Sports Hall, please ask staff for directions.
Sensory bags which include ear defenders are available for visitors to use during their time in Kelvin Hall. These can be collected from reception.
Accessible toilets
The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor. There is changing places toilet.
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
There is a dedicated baby changing room near reception, please ask staff for directions. The Play n' Climb has its own toilets with additional baby changing facilities.
Baby feeding
Cafe or restaurant
The Café at Kelvin Hall is a bright open space, located on the left hand side as you enter the building. There is a combination of booth seating and tables. It's a great space to meet friends, catch up before a class or grab a takeaway coffee before a walk through the West end.
The Kelvin Hall café serves breakfast, lunch, kid's meals, cakes, coffee and cold drinks.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8.30am-5pm
Parking
Paid parking is available at the Bunhouse Road car park. The car park is managed by City Parking.
There are spaces reserved for blue badge holders close to the entrance of Kelvin Hall on Bunhouse Road as well as on street parking, where standard charges apply.
Bunhouse Road Car park has facilities for electric car charging as part of the ChargePlace Scotland public network.
Parking costs:
Up to 1 hour £3.00
• 1-2 hours £5.00
• 2-3 hours £7.50
• 3-4 hours £10.00
• 4-5 hours £10.00
• 5-6 hours £10.00
• 6-7 hours £10.00
• 7-8 hours £10.00
• 8-9 hours £10.00
• 9-10 hours £10.00
• Overnight Flat rate 6pm - 8am £3.00
Please note these machines take coins only and no change can be given.
Maximum stay 10 hours
Cashless parking is available as a payment method via RingGo at our surface pay! We advise downloading or registering for RingGo prior to your visit. To register or find out more please visit https://myringgo.co.uk/.
This car park is operated by Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for more information please visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/carparks
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
We encourage visitors to use public transport or active travel to access Kelvin Hall where possible.
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 Bike:
Kelvingrove Park forms part of the Kelvin Walkway, which links with the Glasgow Loch Lomond Clydeway and the West Highland Way. The venue can be easily reached by bicycle and bicycle parking is available to the front of the building.
By Car
Kelvin Hall is situated on Argyle Street, around 6 minutes from the M8.
Opening Hours
Please note the individual partner organisations and the cafe located within Kelvin Hall may operate different opening hours.
Visit Glasgow Club, Glasgow Museums, National Library of Scotland, University of Glasgow or Play and Climb for the partner sections of the website to find out more.
What you can do at Kelvin Hall
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Events and activities
Find out what's on at Kelvin Hall
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Fitness and health facilities
Gym membership and facilities, clubs, and sports halls
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Visit Glasgow Museums
Collections, special displays and the history of the building
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National Library of Scotland
Collections, learning and research
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The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
Collections, learning and research
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Building tours
Learn about the history and heritage of the building.
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Soft Play
Circus themed soft play for ages 0-12
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Clip 'n Climb
Climbing wall adventures
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Birthday Parties
Book our Play and Climb for special celebrations
Green Tourism
Kelvin Hall has achieved a Gold Award from Visit Scotland's Green Tourism scheme. We are assessed against a rigorous set of criteria, including energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more. The award acknowledges good environmentally-friendly practice and is a recognised hallmark of 'green quality'. We're proud to be playing our part in ensuring Scotland is a sustainable tourism destination for the future.